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Abies concolor ‘Candicans’ (White Fir)

White Fir 'Candicans', Argentea White Fir, Abies concolor 'Argentea'

Abies concolor 'Candicans', White Fir 'Candicans', Argentea White Fir, Abies concolor 'Argentea', Evergreen Conifer, Evergreen Shrub, Blue Conifer, Blue Fir

Regarded as the bluest of all conifers, Abies concolor ‘Candicans’ is a magnificent large evergreen conifer. Forming a dense pyramid when young, it matures to a columnar, highly symmetrical shape with handsome layered branches smothered by long, silvery-blue needles. Striking, pale green cones adorned with a deep purplish cast, appear upright on the branches. This slow-growing conifer adds about 12 in. of new growth per year (30 cm) and will measure about 10 ft. (3 m) after 10 years. A very appealing addition for large landscapes where it can be allowed to grow to its full magnificence.

  • Grows up to 30 ft. high (9 m) and 15 ft. wide (4.5 m).
  • Performs best in full sun or part shade in rich, slightly acidicmoist, well-drained soils. Best performance occurs in full sun in moist, sandy-loam, rich soils that are well-drained, but it is somewhat adaptable to poor soils, compacted soils, heat, and drought.
  • Virtually disease free. Watch for aphids and adelgids. Easy to grow, easy to care for and rarely browsed by deer.
  • No pruning required.
  • Native from Oregon to New Mexico.

Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 7
Heat Zones 1 - 7
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3
Plant Type Conifers, Trees
Plant Family Pinaceae
Genus Abies
Common names White Fir, Fir
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 10' - 30'
(3m - 9.1m)
Spread 10' - 15'
(3m - 4.6m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Garden Styles Traditional Garden, Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage
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Abies nordmanniana (Nordmann Fir)
Abies procera (Noble Fir)
Abies concolor (White Fir)
Abies lasiocarpa (Subalpine Fir)
Abies balsamea (Balsam Fir)
Abies grandis (Grand Fir)

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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 7
Heat Zones 1 - 7
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3
Plant Type Conifers, Trees
Plant Family Pinaceae
Genus Abies
Common names White Fir, Fir
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 10' - 30'
(3m - 9.1m)
Spread 10' - 15'
(3m - 4.6m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Garden Styles Traditional Garden, Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage
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Do I Need?
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