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Abies concolor 'Lowiana' Common Names: California White Fir

Description:

White Fir is an attractive conifer and outstanding landscape plant. It has a formal pyramidal shape. Its silvery blue-green foliage makes it an ideal candidate for use as a specimen or accent plant in the landscape. The 1 1/2 inches long needles are slightly flattened, curve up from the stem, and are soft to the touch. Prefers a rich, moist soil with good drainage. Tolerates drought and heat better than most firs. Full sun is best, but will tolerate some shade. The California White Fir is closely similiar to the Rocky Mountain White Fir. The California white fir is more narrowly cylindrical, has darker, greener foliage, and is much larger than 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:

Prune and stake to develop a new leaders.

Problems:

Young plants often develop multiple leaders. This results in a need for pruning and staking to develop a new leader.

Attributes   Plant Group: Tree Hardiness: Zones 3 - 7 Type: Perennial Mature Size: Height 30-50 Feet x Width 15-25 Feet Foliage Attributes: Green Evergreen foliage. Culture   Light: Full Sun to Part Shade Soil: Moist Miscellaneous   Propagation Methods: Seed Fast-growing

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