Abies concolor 'Blue Cloak'

Also Known As

Blue Cloak Fir

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 7'-10'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

4a-9b

More Options

Abies concolor 'Blue Cloak' plant details

Abies concolor 'Blue Cloak' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies concolor 'Blue Cloak'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 7 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: weeping

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies concolor 'Blue Cloak'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Oxalis versicolor or candy cane sorrel is an intriguing South African species with red and white striped flowers where each white petal has red edges and the petals twist and unfurl as the flowers open. Basically, the flowers look like candy canes. The le

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This gorgeous, upright, accent tree features a strong upright leader, slowly reaching 15-25'. Branches of powder blue needles weep down gracefully forming a blue cloak. This is a wonderful conifer looks stunning planted with darker specimens as a backdrop to its shimmering foliage. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A dense narrow pyramidal concolor fir with gracefully hanging side branches. Powder blue needles and light green-blue new growth give a very soft look.

By: Conifer Kingdom

A. CONCOLOR ‘BLUE CLOAK’ - is a moderate grower (10’) with a full-layered form. The blue needles are really attractive year round. Said to be semi pendular, but we have only seen plants that had horizontal branches.

By: Gossler Farms

Abies concolor 'Blue Cloak' - A blue weeping form of White Fir. A strong main leader with all side branches coming down. Needles medium size and powder blue. 1 year grafted fir

By: Kigi Nursery

A self-leadering pendant form nicely weeping with a good blue color, unless you turn on the cloaking device in which case it is invisible.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A blue weeping form of White Fir. A strong main leader with all side branches coming down. Needles medium size and a wonderful powder blue. Grows 9-12" a year.