Abies concolor 'Wintergold'
White fir
- Conifer
- 100-150 cm high
- Yellow to yellow-green foliage
- Evergreen
- Very hardy
Fairly large and rather broad shaped form with chartreuse-green shoots in the spring. Dark green during the summer, again turning to butter-yellow when it gets colder.
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 100 - 150 cm |
|---|---|
| Leaf colour | Yellow, Dark green |
| Growth habit | Wide, Ascending |
| Growth rate | Slow, Very slow |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist |
| Soil | Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Abies concolor 'Wintergold' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Abies |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Common names | EN: White fir |
| Parentage | Seedling Selection |
| Breeder | Günter Horstmann |
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