Concolor (White) Fir (Abies concolor)
| Needle retention | Good needle retention |
|---|---|
| Fragrance | Pleasing aroma, widely described by growers as citrus-like |
| Needles | Small, narrow, soft needles 1/2–1.5 in: gentler than any spruce |
| Ornaments | Growers rate it suited to larger ornaments |
| Color | Bluish-green when young, with a strong blue hue |
| Grown in | Native to the western US: the Rockies of Colorado and New Mexico to the California and Oregon Coast Range, 2,300–11,000 ft |
| USDA zones | 3-7 (for planting a living tree; find your zone by ZIP) |
Worth knowing
- Excellent natural shape.
- Of little interest to deer, which growers appreciate.
Care notes
Whatever the species: make a fresh half-inch cut off the trunk before it goes in the stand, use a stand that holds a quart of water per inch of trunk diameter, top it up daily, and keep the tree away from heat. Details in the care guide.
Sources: National Christmas Tree Association: Tree Varieties · PA Christmas Tree Growers Association: Selection Guide · Illinois Christmas Tree Association: Compare Varieties · NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox