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    • Photo of Abies concolor 'Gable's Weeping' by Conifer Kingdom

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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

    By: Forestfarm

    A conical form with branches that hang rather than weep. Nice glossy gray-green foliage.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    A dwarf pendulous form introduced by Watnong Nurseries in 1970.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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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    Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke'

    aka Abies koreana 'Silberlocke', Horstmann's Silberlocke Korean Fir

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 10'-18'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke' foliage by Conifer Kingdom
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    Abies nordmanniana 'Golden Spreader'

    aka Golden Spreading Nordman Fir, Nordman's Dwarf Golden Spreader Fir

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Abies nordmanniana 'Golden Spreader' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Abies bracteata

    aka Abies venusta, Bristle Cone Fir, Santa Lucia Fir

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 60'-80'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Abies bracteata form by Stan Shebs
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    Abies grandis

    aka Giant Fir, Grand Fir

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 100'-300'

    Width: 25'-40'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Abies grandis form by Nigel Homer
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    Abies koreana

    aka Korean Fir

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-18'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Abies koreana cones by Lestath
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