Concolor Fir Transplant

NRCS Featured Conifer - Concolor Fir

The concolor fir's stately symmetrical growth habit makes it a great Christmas tree and landscape specimen. The blue-green needles have a pleasant citrus-like scent. Large cones add seasonal interest by turning a deep purple in the winter. It's the most widely used true fir in the eastern United States because of its adaptability and aesthetic appeal. It is also less trouble prone than its popular counterpart, the Colorado blue spruce. Simply put, if you are looking for an appealing, hardy, trouble-free conifer, Abies concolor is a perfect choice. - Shawn Kelly, Soil Conservationist

Age: P-1

Size: 6-12’’

Abies concolor can be used as a Christmas tree or for your landscapes. Concolor needles have a pleasant scent that is usually described as citrus- or orange-like. It is adapted to a short growing seasons and low rainfall. Concolor fir is rated as hardy to zone 3 or zone 4 so it can survive winter throughout the Great Lakes region. Concolor fir will tolerate poorer drainage and more alkaline soil pH conditions than most other firs. Concolor will not do well in heavy clay or in standing water.

Do not plant under powerlines.

This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here:  https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm

Item only available in bundles

Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 12, 2024 9AM to 5PM
Saturday, April 13, 2024 9AM to 11AM