Other common names
Colorado fir, western white fir
Synonyms
Abies concolor var. concolor
Conifers Trees
Large, evergreen coniferous tree to 40m tall, with smooth grey bark, grooved and scaly on old trees, a conical crown and long slender blue- or grey-green needles. Cones are purple when young, turning to brown as they mature. Makes a nice specimen tree for a large space
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres