white fir
Also known as: white fir; Colorado fir
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
Scientific classification
- Species
- white fir (Abies concolor)
- Genus
- Abies
- Family
- Pinaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of white fir
Distribution map
Western Northern America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of white fir
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white fir care guide
- Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight conifer feed once yearly in early spring only
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, or grafting in winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in deep, neutral to slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun, with some shelter from cold winds. See conifer cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
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