Abies concolor (Violacea Group) 'Violacea'
white fir 'Violacea'
A large, conical evergreen tree with long, soft silvery needles that mature to pale blue-green. Produces yellow, catkin-like male flowers and small yellow-brown female flowers in the spring, followed in autumn by upward-facing cones that are grey-blue when young, later brown
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Brown | Blue Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Green Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Blue Grey Silver | Blue Grey Silver Brown | ||
| Winter | Blue Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Abies are evergreen conifers, often very tall, with whorled branches bearing flattened, linear leaves, often whitish beneath, and on the upper branches, large cones which break up whilst attached to the tree
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. Protect from cold winds. See conifer cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by grafting in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus
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