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Fir, White
Abies concolor |
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White Fir grows in mountain forests from the southern Rockies west
to the Sierra Nevada. In wetter climates than Salida’s, this
tall, symmetrical tree reaches heights of 120 feet. |
Height: 45’
Crown Spread: 15’
Growth Rate: moderate
Foliage: one- to two-inch-long, soft bluish-green
needles
Fruit: cones purplish, three to six inches long,
upright on branch
Soil: prefers rich, moist, and well drained conditions,
avoid clay, compacted soils, or highly acid soils
Water: medium
Sun: shade to full
Problems: spruce budworm, aphid damage on new growth
Comments: Cannot tolerate hot sun, windy conditions,
or drought when young.
Street Tree: limited to spaces appropriate to large
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