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White Fir, Concolor Fir
Abies concolor
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Botanical Name:
Abies Concolor
Family:
PINACEAE
Genus:
Abies
Species:
concolor
Common Name:
White Fir, Concolor Fir
Stated Source:
San Isabel, CO
Lot#:
090300
Quantity:
8.83 lb
Avg Count Packet:
50
Average Seeds Per Pound:
12712
Germination:
91%
Germination Test Type:
cut
Purity:
99%
Height:
100 feet
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
4
1 pkt
$
4.95
1 lb
$
96.92
Characteristics
Christmas Tree
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Fast Growth
Moist Soil
Screen/Windbreak
Urban Tolerant
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Growing Info
Scarification
Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
cold stratify for 60 days
Germination
seed may start to germinate in cold strat., sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed
Description
The New Hampshire State Forest Nursery states: Concolor Fir, Abies concolor - Native to southwest United States, this tree exhibits blue-green needles up to 3" in length. Concolor fir is becoming a popular Christmas tree with its striking foliage, good needle retention, and zesty tangerine fragrance. Prefers well-drained fertile soils. A slow grower, but perfect for the customer looking for one-of-a-kind Christmas tree. Mature height 70 to 90'.
Comments
This species is a good landscape fir for the North and tolerates urban conditions. The needles are 2" long, variously green, bluish, and silvery blue; of conical habit; prefers full sun but tolerates light shade. The habit is strongly spirelike to narrow-conical with tiered branches.San Isabel source has excellent blue color and cold hardiness.