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Abies concolor 'Gable's Weeping'

Also Known As

  • Gable's Weeping White Fir

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 6'-20'
  • W: 3'-12'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Abies concolor 'Gable's Weeping' plant details

Abies concolor 'Gable's Weeping' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies concolor 'Gable's Weeping'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, weeping, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies concolor 'Gable's Weeping'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This very attractive and strongly weeping white fir is variable in its growth habit, it can be left to mound or if height is desired staked while young, it can reach 5' tall and slightly wider with a graceful windswept look, attractive short grey-green needles on its pendulous branches make it a lovely specimen. S-PSh/M
A conical form with branches that hang rather than weep. Nice glossy gray-green foliage.
A dwarf pendulous form introduced by Watnong Nurseries in 1970.

Gardening facts about Abies concolor 'Gable's Weeping' plant

How to Grow Abies concolor 'Gable's Weeping'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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