Abies concolor 'Wintergold' - 40-50 CM RB

Description
The White fir 'Wintergold' (Abies concolor) is a tree that grows loosely in a conical shape and usually reaches a height of around 70 metres and a width of around 3 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are yellow-green in colour. They turn a beautiful golden yellow in autumn. Decorative cones adorn Abies concolor 'Wintergold' 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
* Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates

leaves
The White fir 'Wintergold' is evergreen. Its needles are yellow-green. White fir 'Wintergold' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Scaly bark.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The White fir 'Wintergold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
White fir 'Wintergold' is a conical and loosely growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 50 - 70 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

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 soil 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 cones of Abies concolor 'Wintergold' appear from September.

Use
Solitary, privacy screen, heather garden

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