White fir; Colorado fir Abies concolor

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Hardiness Zones: 3-7
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Slow
Site Requirements: Sun to light shade; prefers moist, well drained soil; dislikes heavy clay but tolerates heat and drought
Texture: Medium
Form: Narrow pyramidal; horizontal branches with drooping lower branches
Height: 30 to 50’
Width: 15 to 30’
Leaf: 2" blue green needles
Flower/Fruit: 5" cylindrical cones; purple bloom when young
Comments: Withstand heat and drought better than most firs
Cultivars: Candicans

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