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<h3 data-end="2129" data-start="2063" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#008000;"><span style="font-size:24px;"><strong data-end="2129" data-start="2070">Abies lasiocarpa ‘Compacta’ – The Compact Subalpine Fir</strong></span></span></h3>

<p data-end="2426" data-start="2131"><strong data-end="2162" data-start="2131">Abies lasiocarpa ‘Compacta’</strong>, known as the <strong data-end="2202" data-start="2177">Compact Subalpine Fir</strong>, is a stunning dwarf conifer prized for its <strong data-end="2271" data-start="2247">rounded, dense crown</strong> and <strong data-end="2300" data-start="2276">silvery-blue needles</strong>. This slow-growing, compact form of the Subalpine Fir is ideal for <strong data-end="2423" data-start="2368">small gardens, rockeries, and decorative containers</strong>.</p>

<p data-end="2690" data-start="2428">The needles are <strong data-end="2476" data-start="2444">short, soft, and blue-silver</strong>, giving the plant a delicate, metallic sheen that shimmers beautifully in sunlight. It maintains its perfect shape year-round with minimal care, making it one of the most elegant and easy-to-grow dwarf conifers.</p>

<p data-end="2714" data-start="2692">🌳 <strong data-end="2712" data-start="2695">Key Features:</strong></p>

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<p data-end="2755" data-start="2717"><strong data-end="2728" data-start="2717">Height:</strong> 1–1.5 m (after 10 years)</p>
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<p data-end="2799" data-start="2758"><strong data-end="2767" data-start="2758">Form:</strong> compact, rounded, symmetrical</p>
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<p data-end="2851" data-start="2802"><strong data-end="2814" data-start="2802">Needles:</strong> soft, silvery-blue, densely packed</p>
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<p data-end="2877" data-start="2854"><strong data-end="2870" data-start="2854">Growth rate:</strong> slow</p>
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<p data-end="2925" data-start="2880"><strong data-end="2889" data-start="2880">Soil:</strong> well-drained, fertile, humus-rich</p>
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<p data-end="2966" data-start="2928"><strong data-end="2938" data-start="2928">Light:</strong> full sun to partial shade</p>
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<p data-end="3020" data-start="2969"><strong data-end="2983" data-start="2969">Hardiness:</strong> very frost-resistant and adaptable</p>
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<p data-end="3042" data-start="3022">💚 <strong data-end="3040" data-start="3025">Advantages:</strong></p>

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<p data-end="3095" data-start="3045">Beautiful <strong data-end="3093" data-start="3055">dwarf fir with silver-blue foliage</strong></p>
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<p data-end="3171" data-start="3098">Perfect for <strong data-end="3169" data-start="3110">rock gardens, containers, and Japanese-style landscapes</strong></p>
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<p data-end="3223" data-start="3174">Keeps its shape naturally – no pruning required</p>
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<p data-end="3276" data-start="3226">Hardy, long-lived, and decorative all year round</p>
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<p data-end="3335" data-start="3279">Adds elegance and texture to any landscape composition</p>
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<p data-end="3488" data-start="3337">✨ <strong data-end="3370" data-start="3339">Abies lasiocarpa ‘Compacta’</strong> is a true gem among dwarf conifers – a plant that embodies <strong data-end="3469" data-start="3430">grace, harmony, and timeless beauty</strong> in every garden.</p>

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