Abies concolor – Colorado white fir

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Abies concolor – Colorado white fir

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One of the largest Abies species that can vary greatly in height, depending on types of soil and rainfall. Its original area of distribution is the moist, calcareous mountain region of the south-western United States. There, the tree sometimes reaches heights of more than 50 m with an ultimate width of about 7 - 9 m. The trunk is perfectly straight, grey and remains smooth for a long time. When the tree is older, the base of the trunk becomes corky and grooved. A. concolor has branches at an almost perfect right angle to the main trunk and it keeps its lower branches for a long time. The light blue-grey colour of the needles is characteristic of this Abies and ensures that this tree is an eye-catcher, especially in spring. The sickle-shaped needles are slightly pointed and curled upwards. Upright, cylindrical cones appear in autumn. They take on a light green to purplish brown colour.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Specifications
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Height
20 - 25 (40) m
Crown
narrow pyramidal, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey bark, later grooved at base, buds have profuse sap
Leaf
blue-grey needles, 4 - 7 cm, curved upwards in shape of sickle, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable, fragrant flowers
Fruits
light green to purplish brown upright cones, 8 - 10 cm, autumn
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy, sandy soil, also tolerates dry, poor soil
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
provides food for birds
Application
industrial areas
Shape
specimen conifer
Origin
south-western United States
Specimen conifer calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow suitable for wet soil can withstand wind narrow conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown bluegreen green greygreen yellow average growing provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Abies concolor

Abies concolor can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 (40) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Abies concolor is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 25 (40) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Abies concolor is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Abies concolor with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Abies concolor blooms in may.
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