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Plant Name	Habit	Zone	Rate	Color	Description
Abies alba 'Barabit's Star'	Spreading	4	Intermediate	Green	Radiating, thick, dark green needles curve downward on stems with silver bark. The needles fan out as they extend along the new growth in an unusual arrangement that resembles plump, fluffy brushes. Heavily layered branches. Limited Availability
Abies alba 'Green Spiral'	Weeping	4	Large	Green	'Green Spiral' has dark green, glossy needles, on twisting stems that spiral outward and down. Deep green, stylish habit and moderate size make this an excellent focal point.
Abies alba 'Holden Arboretum W.B.'	Spreading	4	Dwarf	Green	This attractive, slow-growing European White Fir has a distinctive horizontal habit with compact branches spreading out in low, dense layers. Shiny green needles with silvery undersides cloak the silver-barked branches and give the plant a refined, classy look. Originally found as a witch's broom at Holden Arboretum, in Kirkland, Ohio, this namesake forms a mound that stays wider than tall. Soft, new spring growth and dainty tan buds add to its year-round interest. Limited Availability
Abies alba 'Pyramidalis'	Upright Narrow	4	Intermediate	Green	This outstanding garden plant has a dense, formal, conical shape. Dark green needles have complementary silver-gray undersides. In cultivation since 1851.
Abies amabilis 'Spreading Star'	Spreading	5	Dwarf	Green	'Spreading Star' is a beautiful low-growing spreader with thick stems. Long, dark green needles radiate upward from the stem edge to give this plant a full, lush texture. Occasional pruning will maintain its prostrate form. Found in Holland in 1965.
Abies balsamea 'Jamy'	Globe Shaped	3	Miniature	Green	Petite needles on this diminutive Balsam Fir emerge light-green in spring and darken through the season. Prominent buds nestle among radiating, tightly layered needles that curve gently downward. Perfect for rock or trough gardens with other miniatures. Limited Availability
Abies balsamea 'Nana'	Globe Shaped	3	Dwarf	Green	The popular Dwarf Balsam Fir has deep green, glossy needles that emerge a soft light green in spring and darken as the season advances. Needles are short and flattened. This nest spruce look-alike needs some shade and good moisture.
Abies balsamea 'Piccolo'	Globe Shaped	3	Dwarf	Green	Tiny, uniform, dark green needles radiate around the many short branches of this dwarf Balsam Fir. Smaller and finer than 'Nana,' the improved selection displays prominent brown buds for seasonal interest. The dense, very dwarf globe is ideal for rock gardens, containers and small landscapes. Found and introduced by Edwin Carstens Nursery, Varel, Germany.
Abies cephalonica 'Meyer's Dwarf'	Spreading	5	Dwarf	Green	This dwarf Greek Fir grows broad and low. Short, lustrous, dark green needles are held radially, giving a spiky appearance. Ideal for rock gardens.
Abies forrestii var. forrestii	Upright Broad	5	Large	Green	This beautiful, rare fir from China, named after renowned plant collector George Forrest, has wonderful foliage and attractive blue cones. Needles are rich, dark green with two striking, silver-white stomatal bands on the underside. Limited Availability
Abies koreana 'Aurea'	Upright Broad	4	Large	Yellow	Lemon-yellow needles with glowing, silver-white undersides are displayed on the ascending branches of this outstanding specimen in spring. The yellow gradually softens as the season progresses, but complementary purple-blue cones add to the dramatic effect. Full sun produces the best color, but plants benefit from some protection if grown in scorching conditions. Over time, with staking, 'Aurea' becomes a large, pyramidal tree.
Abies koreana 'Blauer Pfiff'	Spreading	4	Dwarf	Bluish Green	A handsome, spreading habit distinguishes this beautiful Abies koreana. Its sturdy, graceful branches produce short stems covered with pert green needles. Colorful cones, a trim, tidy texture and a full, low form assure year-round beauty from the compact, reliable landscape plant. Limited Availability
Abies koreana 'Cis'	Globe Shaped	4	Dwarf	Green	Radiating, dark green needles lie flat on the stems and provide a backdrop for attractive, small, brown buds at the branch tips. This flattened, spherical plant has a formal, tidy appearance and glistening foliage that draws attention in the garden. Selected in Holland in 1989.
Abies koreana 'Fliegender Untertasse'	Spreading	4	Dwarf	Green	This Korean Fir from Germany has distinctive, flat growth that accounts for its name (literally flying saucer). It has horizontal branches that are exposed in youth but fill out with age. Beautiful, short, bi-color needles with dark green tops and white undersides create a flashy look, and occasionally display the curled needle pattern of 'Silberlocke'. Plants prefer full sun, cooler climates and moist, well-drained soil, but tolerate part shade.
Abies koreana 'Golden Glow'	Spreading	4	Intermediate	Yellow	Especially in winter, this striking Korean Fir lives up to its name. Many shoots loaded with short, wide needles---light yellow with white reverses---brighten the scene with both color and texture. The compact, mid-size selection from Holland develops an irregular, spreading shape, and in late winter, buds with a purple cast add decoration. Provide moist, well-drained soil and some protection from scorching sun in hot areas. Limited Availability
Abies koreana 'Green Carpet'	Spreading	4	Dwarf	Green	Dense, rich green foliage covers this compact, spreading fir which has a low, sleek habit that resembles a flying saucer. The elegant appearance makes a handsome contribution to the larger rock garden or foundation planting. This Dutch selection was introduced in 1985.
Abies koreana 'Kristall Kugel'	Globe Shaped	4	Miniature	Green	Dense and durable, this tiny treasure is a new selection of Korean Fir that grows a little faster than 'Silberkugel' or 'Silberperle'. It has short, wide needles that show off their white undersides as they rotate around the tight shoots like mini-whirligigs. White buds and bark combine with white needle reverses to produce a frosty halo for this choice, gleaming globe. Limited Availability
Abies koreana 'Oberon'	Globe Shaped	4	Dwarf	Green	This dramatic, slow-growing Korean Fir is named for Shakespeare's King of Fairyland, a tribute to its regal qualities and dwarf form. The irregular, rounded conifer produces striking color and texture with unusually short, wide needles that are dark green on top and white beneath. In winter, showy white buds decorate the plant's many short shoots and add its year-round beauty. Best in cooler climates with full sun or part shade, and moist, well-drained soil. Limited Availability
Abies koreana 'Silberkugel'	Globe Shaped	4	Miniature	Green	Tiny, dark green needles on short branches form a flattened, compact globe that is adorned with resin-coated, cinnamon-colored mini-buds. 'Silberkugel' is ideal for rock gardens and a must for collectors. Plant in full sun.
Abies koreana 'Silberlocke'	Upright Broad	4	Intermediate	Silver	The needles of this small, pyramidal tree are recurved, displaying the silver-white undersides. This characteristic gives a gleaming color and uncommonly beautiful textural effect. Formerly listed as 'Horstmann's Silberlocke'.
Abies koreana 'Silberperle'	Globe Shaped	4	Miniature	Green	This tiny Korean Fir is an exquisite garden gem, with every compact branch decorated with pearls---really resinous, white buds---during fall and winter. Short, wide, deep green needles, accented with silvery-white undersides, add to the plant's year-round ornamental impact. Conifer collectors and other discerning gardeners will love adding this dense, very slow growing jewel to their rock or trough displays, where it eventually takes on a pyramidal form. Use caution in hot areas, where harsh rays can bleach the needles.
Abies koreana 'Silver Star'	Upright Broad	4	Large	Silver	The uniformly curled needles of this elegant fir show off white undersides that lend a gleam to the garden scene. The refined, slow-growing tree, a choice specimen for the sophisticated gardener, has subtle differences from the more commonly grown cultivar, 'Silberlocke'. Statuesque and handsome, it prefers colder climates, moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Limited Availability
Abies koreana 'Starker's Dwarf'	Spreading	4	Dwarf	Green	This dwarf cultivar of the Korean Fir starts out with a nest form when young and develops a mounded shape with age. Its wide, blunt-tipped needles, decorated with white undersides, present a striking texture. Protect from hot, direct afternoon sun.
Abies koreana 'Taiga'	Globe Shaped	4	Dwarf	Green	The very-dark green, wide needles of this small, rounded fir have a distinctive look, like flat paddles. In addition, the compact plant features waxy, winter buds and short, broad branches that give it an alpine look. Both hardy and highly decorative, it provides year-round form and character in the small garden or large container. Limited Availability
Abies koreana 'Tundra'	Globe Shaped	4	Dwarf	Green	The dark green, flat needles of this Korean fir show off bright white undersides that add sparkle to the compact cultivar. In winter, resinous, white buds increase the effect and provide seasonal interest. The small spreading globe, which is wider than tall, maintains a vibrant appearance year-round. Plant this German selection in part shade to sun, but protect it from scorching rays. Limited Availability
Abies lasiocarpa 'Duflon'	Globe Shaped	3	Miniature	Green	Collectors of micro-mini conifers will love this extremely slow-growing Abies, which puts on less than a 1/2" of new growth a year. Medium-green needles cover the tight globe densely. Discovered near Lake Cushman, Washington. Limited Availability
Abies nordmanniana	Upright Broad	5	Large	Green	The Caucasian Fir is a robust species with dark green, glossy needles. The rapid growth of this attractive tree makes it suitable only for the large garden. Formerly listed as Abies chensiensis var. ernesti. Limited Availability
Abies nordmanniana 'Golden Spreader'	Spreading	5	Dwarf	Yellow	The bright, golden yellow of this low, spreading fir is especially striking in winter when much of the garden's color has faded. During the rest of the year, the versatile, useful plant brightens areas of partial shade, which it appreciates.
Abies numidica	Upright Broad	5	Large	Green	The Algerian Fir is a large tree that prefers full sun and good drainage. Its broad, rounded needles are glossy, dark green on top with silver-gray stripes on the undersides. Limited Availability
Abies numidica 'Glauca'	Upright Broad	5	Large	Bluish Green	This blue Algerian Fir differs from most conifers: its rigid, blunt needles recurve, so each shoot looks like a narrow beaver tail with a crewcut. Needles are topped with a glaucous sheen. Like the species, 'Glauca' prefers full sun, good drainage, and plenty of space to develop. Limited Availability
Abies pinsapo 'Aurea'	Upright Broad	7	Large	Yellow	Attractive, yellow needles that are rigid and tapered radiate from the branches. Although a golden form, this Spanish Fir is hardier than the species. Full sun produces the best color, but plants benefit from some protection if grown in scorching conditions. Limited Availability
Abies pinsapo 'Glauca'	Upright Broad	8	Large	Blue	The Blue Spanish Fir has distinctive, prickly, steel-blue needles that are short, thick, and rounded. They radiate perpendicularly to the stem on the ascending branches of this upright, full tree. From southern Europe, 'Glauca' is said to be more tolerant of adverse conditions than the species. Limited Availability
Abies pinsapo 'Horstmann'	Globe Shaped	7	Dwarf	Blue	Fascinating, slow growing and globose, 'Horstmann' sports short, blue-gray needles that give it an almost cactus-like appearance, despite typical, blunt pinsapo tips. In spring, red stamens contribute additional character. Discovered at Horstmann Nursery, Schneverdingen, Germany. Limited Availability
Abies procera 'Glauca Prostrata'	Spreading	5	Intermediate	Bluish Green	This steely-blue cultivarient of the Noble Fir grows slowly and will produce one or more upright leaders with age. These leaders can be removed to maintain a prostrate form. Formerly Abies magnifica 'Prostrata'.