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Abies concolor ‘Hosta la Vista’ (White Fir)

White Fir 'Hosta la Vista', Hosta la Vista White Fir

Abies concolor 'Hosta la Vista', White Fir 'Hosta la Vista', Hosta la Vista White Fir, Evergreen Conifer, Evergreen Shrub, Blue Conifer, Blue Fir

Abies concolor ‘Hosta la Vista’ is a dwarf evergreen conifer of globose habit, beautifully clothed with long, thick, slightly recurved, blue-green needles adorned with a glaucous, powdery coating. Slow-growing, 1-2 in. per year (2-5 cm), this small White Fir brightens up the garden and makes a lovely addition to small gardens, rockeries or containers.

  • Grows up to 18 in. tall and wide (45 cm) after 10 years.
  • Performs best in full sun or part shade in rich, slightly acidicmoist, well-drained soils. This tree thrives in areas with long winters followed by cool summer climates.
  • Perfect for city gardens, rock gardens or containers.
  • Virtually disease free. Watch for aphids and adelgids. Easy to grow, easy to care for and rarely browsed by deer.
  • No pruning required.
  • Propagate by seed or grafting
  • Native to the USA and 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, Shrubs
Plant Family Pinaceae
Genus Abies
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 20" (50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Abies nordmanniana, Nordmann fir, Caucasian fir
abies procera, noble firl, abies nobilis
Abies concolor, White Fir, Balsam Fir, Colorado Fir, Concolor Fir, Silver Fir, White Balsam, Oyamel De California
abies lasiocarpa, alpine fir, subalpine fir
Abies balsamea, Balsam Fir
Abies grandis, Grand Fir, Giant Fir, Evergreen Conifer, Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree

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Lantern Tree, Chile Lantern Tree, Tricuspidaria Hookerianum, red flowers, Mediterranean Shrub, evergreen shrub
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Molinia Caerulea subsp. arundinacea 'Transparent', Molinia 'Transparent', Molinia Caerulea 'Transparent', Purple Moor Grass 'Transparent', Ornamental grass, Ornamental grasses
Geranium Rozanne, Hardy Geranium Rozanne, Crane's Bill Rozanne, Award geranium, AGM Geranium, Best geraniums, Best groundcovers, blue geranium, violet geranium
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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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, Shrubs
Plant Family Pinaceae
Genus Abies
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 20" (50cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden
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