Abies lasiocarpa var. arizonica 'Glauca'

Also Known As

Abies lasiocarpa 'Arizonica Glauca'
Glauca Arizona Rocky Mountain Fir
Glauca Blue Cork Bark Fir

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 20'-40'
W: 8'-15'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Abies lasiocarpa var. arizonica 'Glauca' plant details

Abies lasiocarpa var. arizonica 'Glauca' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies lasiocarpa var. arizonica 'Glauca'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, dwarf

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies lasiocarpa var. arizonica 'Glauca'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"One of our most attractive dwarf conifers" (Welch); soft silvery-blue needles extend radially from the dense branches of this compact, broadly conical shrub. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Abies lasiocarpa 'Arizonica Glauca' - An old clone going back to the early 1900's with intensely silvery blue needles, this has done very well here despite a reputation for disliking midwestern summer heat; it is indistinguishable from Abies lasiocarpa 'Argentea'