Abies concolor 'St. John's'
White Fir
- Conifer
- 20-50 cm high
- Silvery-grey foliage
- Evergreen
- Very hardy
Witch's broom with a dense and flat umbrella-shaped growth and gray-green needles.
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 20 - 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Leaf colour | grey blue, gray-green |
| Growth habit | ascending |
| Growth rate | slow, very slow |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | very dry, dry, average |
| Soil | pervious, light |
| Soil fertility | normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Abies concolor 'St. John's' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Abies |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Common names |
EN: White Fir DE: Coloradotanne |
| Parentage | Witch's Broom |
| Origin | hybrid |
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