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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typetree
Distribution
Abies concolor
white fir
Description
Large, evergreen coniferous tree to 40m tall, with smooth grey bark, grooved and scaly on old trees, a conical crown and long slender blue- or grey-green needles. Cones are purple when young, turning to brown as they mature. Makes a nice specimen tree for a large space
Mature Height
12m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
BushyUpright
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-7
Flowering Season
Jan
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Dec
Key Features
ArchitecturalLow MaintenanceHedging and screens