Abies concolor also known as the Colorado White Fir is one of the largest and most spectacular of the Abies species. First described by Scottish botanist David Douglas in 1830 during his explorations to Americas pacific northwest, the White Fir’s striking appearance and adaptability led to its introduction to Europe, including the United Kingdom, around the 1850s.

The perfectly straight, grey trunk stretches high into the sky and remains smooth for many years. When the tree is older and matured, the base of the trunk becomes corky and grooved. It’s branches are at an almost perfect right angle to the main trunk. The lovely light blue-grey colour of the needles is characteristic of Abies and ensures that this tree is an eye-catcher, especially during the springtime. The sickle-shaped needles are slightly pointed and curled upwards. Upright, cylindrical cones appear during autumn that can be seen with a purplish-brown colour.

A.concolor is a tough customer that can withstand prolonged periods of very cold weather. It prefers a neutral to acidic soil that is reasonably free draining but tolerates a wide range of conditions. Its ultimate size however makes it suitable for only larger gardens, parks and arboretums. Fully hardy.
Received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit in 1984
The images included in this listing are an example of how the tree will look at maturity – not the tree you will receive. Tree size as per listing description.

Tree Specs

• Common Name: Colorado White Fir
• Botanical Name: Abies concolor 
• Mature Height: 15-20m
• Key Features:
  • Evergreen
  • Purple Cones;
  • Strong straight growth
  • Attractive foliage tones