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California Native Plant

Abies concolor

White Fir, Silver Fir

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum

 

Description

White fir has upright cones on blue-grey-green foliage with white stripes under its needles cover a fir that is the most tolerant of all other firs with respect to heat, pollution ,and drought. It is also the only fir suited for city use.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

12-25', 25-40', 40-60', 60-100'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.