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    • Photo of Abies lasiocarpa foliage by Greer Gardens Inc.

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    Abies lasiocarpa

    Also Known As

    • Alpine Fir
    • Rocky Mountain
    • Rocky Mountain Fir

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 60'-100'
    • W: 12'-30'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Abies lasiocarpa plant details

    Abies lasiocarpa is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. and purple fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies lasiocarpa

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 12 FT - 30 FT - wide, 60 FT - 100 FT - tall
    Uses: dense

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies lasiocarpa

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This beautiful tree with densely crowded, bluish-green needles graces the high elevation zone below timberline with its stiff spire-like form and wonderfully fragrant needles. Prefers cool sites. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    These one-of-a-kind subalpine fir [Specimens have been collected from high altitudes and harsh natural site conditions. Each piece has its own character and they have been incredible dwarfed by their rough growing conditions.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Narrow, steeple shaped; cones stand upright on limbs. NW Native, Collected tree, Hardy zones 5-8.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Large, growing to 100' or more, this conifer has light grayish to chalk-white bark. The cones are unusual, drawing attention to the dark purple color.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Abies lasiocarpa plant

    How to Grow Abies lasiocarpa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • purple

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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