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Abies concolor

Species
  • Icon of tree form Tree
Family Pinaceae
Synonyms Abies lowiana, Picea grandis, Picea lowiana, Picea lowii, Picea parsonsiana, Pinus lowiana
Common names Colorado Fir, White Fir

Climatic Suitability
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Form

Height in cultivation 12 – 25 m
Spread in cultivation 6 – 9 m
Origin Exotic
Flower colour Does not flower
Flower period does not flower
Leaf colour Blue-green, grey-green
Leaf loss Evergreen
Risk spikey or spiny
Canopy area 63.6 m2
Canopy shape Pyramidal, rounded, upright

Site

Urban space type Park
Use feature, screen, shade
Soil texture loam, sand
Soil pH acidic, alkaline, neutral
Planting & Maintenance Cool, fertile soil, well drained soil
Soil Volume 17 – 38 m3
Water use High

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade
Tolerance No drought
High frost
No coastal
Soil Salinity No
Growth rate Slow
Expected lifespan Long

Climate Suitability

Climate suitability

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