Abies balsamea Piccolo
Abies balsamea Piccolo
Abies balsamea Piccolo
Balsam Fir
But not in accordance with the web description of 15/20cm (6/8in), it is only 10cm (4in). It is really too small to be marketed. What a pity.
Louis Bernard S., 17/10/2017
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Description
Abies balsamea 'Piccolo' is a dwarf variety of balsam fir, with a stout and very compact habit, and fine, soft to the touch, dark green foliage. In spring, its brown and prominent buds at the end of almost vertical branches bring colour to the whole. With its slow growth and small size, it is perfect for small gardens, rockeries or containers.
The balsam fir is a conifer of the pine family, native to North America, which reaches a height of 15 to 20 m (49 to 66ft) and forms a trunk of 60 cm (24in) in diameter in its natural environment. The 'Piccolo' form is an improvement of the 'nana' variety, which is a miniature version of this species. It will not exceed 45 cm (18in) in height and 65 cm (26in) in diameter, after many years. It has a compact habit, first round, then more spreading, and forms a large, very soft cushion made up of upright branches where very fine and very flexible needles are inserted like a brush. Its large spring buds crown its dark green foliage with a velvety brown and lime green. It should be noted that this variety, like the species, is impregnated with a fragrant resin (balsam) exuding a very pleasant spicy fragrance.
Abies balsamea 'Piccolo' is ideal for container cultivation on a terrace or in small gardens thanks to its slow growth and small size. With its dense cushion-like silhouette, it will work well in rockeries, especially if planted in groups of 3 subjects. The architectural qualities of dwarf conifers naturally blend into the creation of a contemporary garden, which prefers the aesthetics of shapes, silhouettes and textures over those of flowers. These plants with strong personalities structurally and durably shape a bed, mark pathways and border the terrace, easily replacing the strong presence of trimmed boxwood. They serve as a backdrop for small roses, peonies, or tousled grasses with very complementary forms. They can also be associated with ground cover plants such as aubrietas or ceraistes, and flowering shrubs. The key is to play with volumes and colours.
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Planting and care
Plant Abies balsamea 'Picolo' from September to November or from February to June, in regular soil, enriched with humus, not too dry, in full sun or partial shade. Regularly water the young plants during the two to three summers following the planting. The balsam fir can withstand periods of drought, but it will be necessary to water it during prolonged periods of intense heat. This bush does not require pruning, but any unsightly or obstructive branches can be removed.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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