Blue Horizon Nursery

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Abies concolor 'Frosty' - Frosty Concolor Fir

A dwarf somewhat pyramidal conifer. Needles exposed to sun turn creamy yellow while unexposed portions of tree maintain extremely white-blue providing a dramatic contrast as if air-brushed with color. Must be protected from hot afternoon sun. Prefers sun to part shade in well-drained soil. 4' tall x 2' wide in 10 years. A Blue Horizon Nursery Introduction. USDA zone 5.

Abies concolor 'King's Gap' - King's Gap Concolor Fir

A dwarf conifer with a flattened globe shape. Needles are silvery-blue in color. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 6" tall x 15" wide in 10 years. USDA zone 3.

Abies concolor 'Watezii prostrata' - Watezii Prostrate Concolor Fir

Abies fraseri - Fraser Fir

Large evergreen conifer with conical shape. Needles are dark green to glaucous green with silvery undersides. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. Cones are dark purple. Typical height 30 to 50 feet at maturity. USDA zone 4.

Abies fraseri 'Prostrata' - Prostrate Fraser Fir

A dwarf slow growing mounding conifer with rich green needles. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 2' - 3' tall in 10 years. USDA zone 4.

Abies koreana - Korean Fir

A small to medium sized evergreen conifer with conical shape. Needles are flattened glossy-green above with two white stomatal bands on the underside. The needles are spirally arranged on the stem. Maturing cones develop to dark purple and trees may cone at a young age. Extremely ornamental. Prefers full sun in well-drained rich soil. 30 to 60 foot height at maturity. USDA zone 4.

Abies koreana 'Aurea' - Golden Korean Fir

A slow-growing, dense conifer. Bright soft yellow foliage matures to deep gold in sun. Cones start out a pleasant pink before maturing to a deep purple. Prefers full sun in well-drained soil. 5' tall x 2' wide in 10 years. USDA zone 4.

Abies koreana 'Compact Dwarf' - Compact Dwarf Korean Fir

A dwarf conifer with a dense pyramidal form. Needles are dark green with silver underside. Cones are deep purple. Prefers full sun in well-drained sandy loam. 4' tall x 3' wide in 10 years. USDA zone 4.

Abies koreana 'Gait' - Gait Korean Fir

An upright evergreen with deep green needles. Produces numerous ornamental cones at a young age. Prefers sun to part shade in well-drained soil. 6' tall x 2' wide in 10 years. USDA zone 4.

Abies koreana 'Green Carpet' - Green Carpet Korean Fir

A slow-growing conifer with dark green needles. Prefers sun to part shade in well-drained soil. 1' tall x 3' wide in 10 years. USDA zone 4.

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Plant Showcase

Magnolia grandiflora 'Simpson' - Simpson Great Southern Magnolia

Evergreen cold tolerant flowering magnolia. Leaves are dark green with deep orange brown endumentum. Leaf color is somewhat lighter than Edith Bogue. In zone 5 we have observed superior blooming rate to that of Edith Bogue. Blooms May to June with large white fragrant flowers. Prefers sun to part shade in rich well-drained soil. Requires winter protection from wind and sun in northern climates. Plant does best in organically rich soil. Height 40-60 ft at maturity. USDA zone 5-6.