ABIES concolor

Commonly known as Colorado white fir, White fir

Smooth grey bark and blue green foliage
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Soft, lax leaves 4-6cm (1½-2½in) long pointing forwards and upwards along the shoots.
  • 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)
  • Full sun

ABIES concolor

 
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Adelgids, honey fungus.
    Place of origin
    USA (Oregon) to northern Mexico.
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Linear
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly columnar
Abies - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
25-40m (80-130ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  5-7m (16-22ft)
  

Useful extras...

Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.00

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All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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Vermin & Pest Control
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