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

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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

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.