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  • ABIES concolor
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    ABIES concolor

    Commonly known as Colorado white fir, White fir

    Smooth grey bark and blue green foliage
     
    Plant Details
    • Pests & Diseases
      Adelgids, honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      USA (Oregon) to northern Mexico.
    • Evergreen
      Soft, lax leaves 4-6cm (1½-2½in) long pointing forwards and upwards along the shoots.
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Linear
    • Height
      25-40m (80-130ft)
    • Spread
      5-7m (16-22ft)
    • Conifer
      Female cones are cylindrical, 7-12cm (3-5in) long with hidden bracts and are mid-green, olive-green, yellow or pale violet, turning brown when ripe.
    • Tree
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Broadly columnar
    • Mature Size
      25-40m (80-130ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        5-7m (16-22ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Neutral to acid soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
    Abies - Growing Guide
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