Abies concolor White Fir Dawson Carter 10/31/2014 E.S. Pd. 3/4.
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Abies concolorWhite FirDawson Carter
10/31/2014E.S. Pd. 3/4
White FirO Hardiness zone: 3-7O Plant type: needled evergreen treeO Native to the United States and
MexicoO Height: 40’ – 70’O Spread: 20’ – 30’
Growing requirementsO Sun: Full sun – part shadeO Best in full sunO Water: medium moistureO Established trees will tolerate dry soilO Soil: rich, slightly acidic,
sandy/gravelly, well drainedO Prefers long winters and cool
summer climates
MaintenanceO Medium maintenanceO Strong winds are problem for taller
treesO Intolerant of pollutionO No serious insect or disease
problemsO Broken branches can be site for
fungal infection
CharacteristicsO Mountain slopes at 3000 – 9000 feet
in elevationO Can grow up to 130’O May not produce cones for 1st 40yrsO Cones appear upright O Also known as concolor firO Used as Christmas treeO Used for pulpwood, lumber,
furniture, and boxes and cratesO Beneficial to wildlife
LandscapeO Specimen plantO Ornamental treeO Year round interest
Referenceshttp://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c201http://www.landscape-america.com/landscapes/trees/white_fir.html