Species: Abies concolor

(ay'beez kon'kul'er)

White Fir, Concolor Fir

Found on Course Walks

Spruces and Firs et al.

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Blue Cloak', 'Candicans', 'Compacta', 'Conica', 'Violacea'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 50' - 80' (15-30'spread)

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: conical

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 4a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: Full sun for best growth but will tolerate light shade; somewhat heat and drought tolerant

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

none serious

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

native from southern California to northern Mexico; transplant in spring.

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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