Abies concolor
White Fir, Concolor Fir
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Evergreen
Height:
12 - 24m
Width:
5 - 9m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Drought Tolerance:
High
Flooding Tolerance:
Low
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Unknown
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site
Native to Ontario:
No
Native to North America:
Yes




Insects and Diseases
No serious or common issues in the urban environment. This tree is highly susceptible to balsam woolly adelgid. Due to the low density of plantings in urban areas, this pest has not become a major problem in the urban environment.
Management Notes
More urban tolerant than most firs