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Abies concolor

Also called Concolor Fir/Colorado Fir

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Abies concolor - White Fir

More About Abies concolor

A large, conical specimen with a stately appearance
Large, silvery-blue, blunt needles
Purple cones grow upright and disintegrate while still on the plant
Cones appear on younger branches of older specimens
Use as a stand-alone specimen or in sets of threes or fives in a larger landscape
Withstands heat and drought better than most firs

Interesting Notes:

The white fir is native to North America and found primarily in the mountains of western United States. From far away this conifer can be mistaken for Picea pungens 'Glauca.'

Zone:

Height:

15-20 m

Spread:

5-8 m

Colour:

Blue

White Fir Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grows best in an acidic, well-drained, moist to damp soil. Avoid planting in heavy clay or areas with poor drainage. White fir generally have a lower tolerance to urban pollution.