Description
Latin: Abies concolor
Zones: USDA 3–7
Other Common Names: White Fir, Colorado White Fir
Mature Height: 40–70 ft tall, 20–30 ft spread (can exceed 100 ft in native range)
Soil/Climate: Prefers deep, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils; tolerates a range from dry slopes to moist conditions; full sun to light shade; highly tolerant of cold winters and moderate drought once established
Notes: Symmetrical evergreen with soft, flat, blue-green to silvery needles 2–3 inches long; needles have a pleasant citrus-like scent when crushed. Cones 3–6 inches long, upright on branches, disintegrating in place at maturity. Bark is light gray and smooth on young trees, becoming furrowed and ashy with age.
Wildlife: Provides nesting and cover for birds and small mammals; seeds eaten by squirrels, chipmunks, and certain bird species; dense foliage offers thermal shelter in winter.
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