Abies concolor
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Species Name: Abies concolor
Common Name: White Fir
- Beautiful large tree with aromatic foliage. Dark blue-green needles contrast with ash white bark. Good in large container and may be brought indoors for a living Christmas tree. Can live more than 300 years.
- Plant Family: Pinaceae
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height by Width: 60-130' H x 20' W
- Growth Habit: Upright pyramidal to cylindrical
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Sun Exposure: Full to part sun
- Soil Preference: Well-draining, acidic
- Water Requirements: Moderate
- Cold Hardy to: 0 degrees F
- Flower Season: Cones
- Flower Color: Cones
- Endangered?: Not listed
- Distribution: Widely distributed in N. CA. In So. CA: Tehachapis, Transverse, Peninsular ranges
- Natural Habitat: Mixed conifer forest with pine, incense cedar (Calocedrus decurrens), and Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) to 11,000'
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- History
- Other Names
- Abies concolor var. concolor
- Abies concolor var. lowiana
