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Abies concolor 'Concolor' Common Names: Rocky Mountain White Fir

Description:

The Rocky Mountain White Fir needles are longer than most fir trees ~ averaging 2-3 inches in length and are quite soft while retaining a reasonable amount of stiffness making them ideal for the hanging of ornaments. The broken needles and tree have a distinctive fragrance that is most frequently described as a mix of evergreen and citrus scents. The needles are not deep green but tend, instead, towards the blue-green with an underside of washed-out white. A full and dense Christmas tree with a unique color, superior fragrance, and outstanding needle retention. The Rocky Mountain Fir has quickly become a favorite. The Rocky Mountain White Fir is closely similiar to the California White Fir. The California white fir is more narrowly cylindrical, has darker, greener foliage, and is much larger that Rocky Mountain white fir. Rocky Mountain white fir is easily recognizable by its relatively broad crown of steely-blue leaves. In California, Rocky Mountain white fir is restricted to a handful of mountain ranges in the eastern Mojave desert, near the border with Nevada

Recommendations:

The White Fir grows further south than any North American fir species and it is also the most drought tolerant.

Problems:

Bark Beetle

Attributes   Plant Group: Tree Hardiness: Zones 4 - 9 Type: Perennial Mature Size: Height 30-50 Feet x Width 30 Feet Foliage Attributes: Silver, grey Evergreen foliage. Culture   Light: Full Sun Only Soil: Sandy or Dry Miscellaneous   Propagation Methods: Seed Fast-growing Provides Food, Shelter, or Nesting For Birds

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