Concolor (White) Fir

Abies concolor

#10 Container

Mature height x width: 30-50’ x 15-20’

Light Preference: Full sun, part shade

Soil Preference: Sandy loam to clay loam, moist and well-drained  

Tolerates… Alkaline soil

Does not tolerate… Heavy clay soil, soil compaction, road salt

Ash replacement? ü

Buckthorn replacement? û

Shoreline buffer zone? û

Seasonal interest: Evergreen

Resilience to climate change: Moderate adaptability

Pollinator and wildlife value: Birds, small mammals and deer

Other notes: The concolor fir is a majestic evergreen with soft needles and uniform pyramidal form. It is considered one of the best firs to plant in our area and makes a great specimen or wind break tree. Large cones grow upright and mature to purple in mid to late summer. Some winter protection is recommended in windy or exposed sites.

Photo credit: Morton Arboretum