Abies concolor White Fir Dawson Carter 10/31/2014 E.S. Pd. 3/4.

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Abies concolor White Fir Dawson Carter 10/31/2014 E.S. Pd. 3/4

White Fir O Hardiness zone: 3-7 O Plant type: needled evergreen tree O Native to the United States and Mexico O Height: 40’ – 70’ O Spread: 20’ – 30’

Growing requirements O Sun: Full sun – part shade O Best in full sun O Water: medium moisture O Established trees will tolerate dry soil O Soil: rich, slightly acidic, sandy/gravelly, well drained O Prefers long winters and cool summer climates

Maintenance O Medium maintenance O Strong winds are problem for taller trees O Intolerant of pollution O No serious insect or disease problems O Broken branches can be site for fungal infection

Characteristics O Mountain slopes at 3000 – 9000 feet in elevation O Can grow up to 130’ O May not produce cones for 1 st 40yrs O Cones appear upright O Also known as concolor fir O Used as Christmas tree O Used for pulpwood, lumber, furniture, and boxes and crates O Beneficial to wildlife

Landscape O Specimen plant O Ornamental tree O Year round interest

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