Abies lasiocarpa

Also called Western Balsam Fir

Compact conifer with a tight uniform conical growth
Needles have rounded tips which curl upward
New growth is light green, maturing to a silvery-blue as the season progresses
Erect seed cones on upper branches are purple for a short time in the spring
Seed cones disintegrate or disseminate while still on the branches

ZONE:
5

HEIGHT:
15-20 m

SPREAD:
7-8 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

This fir is fairly drought-tolerant, once established. Grows well in a slightly acidic, fertile soil. This cultivar should not need any pruning to maintain its shape.

Additional Notes about Corkbark Fir:

Native to Western Canada and pockets of land in the uplands of midwest USA.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium
Slow

HABIT:
Compact
Conical

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Silver

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen
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