Abies concolor - 250-300 CM C30

Description
The White fir (Abies concolor) is a tree that grows loosely in a conical shape and usually reaches a height of around 25 metres and a width of around 9 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are grey-green in colour. They turn a beautiful blue-grey in winter. Decorative light brown cones adorn Abies concolor from September. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* Silver-grey shoots * heat tolerant, drought resistant, resistant to urban climates, cannot be built over

Leaves
The White fir is evergreen. Its needles are grey-green. Silver-grey shoots. With its blue-grey foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

Bark
Grey, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The White fir has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped, loose.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Fruit
The elongated, light brown cones of Abies concolor appear from September. The young cones have a green-red colour.

Use
Solitary

Root
Abies concolor is a deep-rooter or heart-rooter.