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Abies concolor 'Conica'

Abies concolor 'Conica' - Conica White Fir - Photo Courtesy of Russel's Nursery

Abies concolor 'Conica' - Conica White Fir - Photo Courtesy of Russel's Nursery

More About Abies concolor 'Conica'

  • A narrow specimen, slower growing than the species
  • Gray-green blunt needles with a tinge of blue
  • Use as a specimen for smaller lots
  • Once established, withstands heat and drought

Zone:

4b

Height:

4-5 m

Spread:

2-3 m
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Conica White Fir Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grows well if planted in full sun, protected from harsh winds and in a slightly acidic moist but well-drained soil. Avoid planting in heavy clay or areas with poor drainage.


Abies concolor 'Conica' Characteristics

Full Sun
Full Sun
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Evergreen
Evergreen
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant

Soil Moisture

Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils

Growth Rate

Slow

Attributes

Juglan Tolerant

Habit

Compact
Conical
Columnar

Foliage Color

Green
Gray
Blue

Landscape uses

Screening (privacy)
Specimen

 Suitable Substitutions for Abies concolor 'Conica'

Abies lasiocarpa 'Glauca Compacta'

Abies lasiocarpa 'Glauca Compacta'

Compact Rocky Mountain Fir

Picea glauca 'Conica'

Picea glauca 'Conica'

Dwarf Alberta White Spruce