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White Fir, Concolor Fir
Abies concolor
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Botanical Name:
Abies Concolor
Family:
PINACEAE
Genus:
Abies
Species:
concolor
Common Name:
White Fir, Concolor Fir
Stated Source:
Lincoln, NM
Lot#:
090299
Quantity:
10.29 lb
Avg Count Packet:
34
Average Seeds Per Pound:
9080
Germination:
87%
Germination Test Type:
cut
Purity:
99%
Height:
100 feet
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
5
1 pkt
$
4.95
1 lb
$
89.87
Characteristics
Christmas Tree
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Fast Growth
Moist Soil
Screen/Windbreak
Urban Tolerant
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Growing Info
Scarification
Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
cold stratify for 60 days
Germination
seed may start to germinate in cold strat., sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed
Description
The New Mexico State Forestry Division states: Abies concolor: This native conifer, is widely used as a Christmas tree in New Mexico. It has a conical shape which becomes irregular with age. It is also a noteable commercial species for the wood products industry in New Mexico. The needles are silvery blue and cones are olive-green to purple. Has low calcium carbonate tolerance and no salinity tolerance. Pest Problems: spruce budworm, Douglas-fir tussock moth, bark beetles, aphids and dwarf mistletoe. Suggested Uses: Christmas trees and reforestation.
Comments
This species is a good landscape fir for the North; tolerates urban conditions; needles 2" long, variously green, bluish, and silvery blue; of conical habit; prefers full sun but tolerates light shadeLincoln source is very fast growing.