Monday, June 5, 2017

Abies concolor

Abies concolor
Source: www.nwplants.com
Botanical Name: Abies concolor
Common Name: White Fir, Silver Fir, Colorado Fir
Family: Pinaceae
Type of Plant: Evergreen conifer
Habit: Conical and branched to base, upper branches tend to point upward whereas lower branches are horizontal or directed down.
Growth Rate: Slow
10-Year Height: 
Mature Height: 30-50'
Leaves: Needles curve outwards and upwards on branches, flattened, light green to green to bluish, glaucous on both sides and more or less giving a bluish cast. In heavy shade, needles may show a "flatter" distribution.
Flowers: 
Fruit: Cones erect, stalked, 8-13 cm long, pale green with a purplish bloom, finally brown.
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Culture: Sun. Best in deep, rich, moist, well-drained soil, poor on heavy clay. Withstands heat, drought, and cold. Does not tolerate pollution. Hardy to USDA Zone 3.
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Additional Information: concolor: uniform color, refers to both needle surfaces.
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