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Abies concolor Candicans
Candicans White Fir
A stately, conical specimen with silvery-blue, blunt needles all season. Notable for its large, pale green cones with a purplish cast that will eventually mature to brown. A strong silhouette in the landscape.
- » A large, conical specimen with a stately appearance
- » Large, bright silvery-blue, blunt needles
- » Cones are 20-25 cm in length and green with a purplish hue
- » Cones appear on younger branches of older specimens
- » Purple cones grow upright and disintegrate while still on the plant
- » Use as stand-alone specimen or in groupings of three or five in a larger landscape
B&B in Container
$645.00
- Category:Evergreens
- Hardiness Zone:5
- Height:10-11 m
- Spread:2-3 m
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Attributes
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Evergreen |
| • | Fruit |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Juglan Tolerant |
Foliage Color
| • | Silver |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Abies concolor 'Candicans'
As with most fir, cones are held erect on upper branches.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Abies concolor 'Candicans'
Grows best in an acidic, well-drained, moist to damp soil. Avoid planting in heavy clay, in areas with poor drainage or those within reach of salt spray. Once established, silver fir can tolerate significant drought.