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    Abies concolor 'Elkin's Weeping'

    Also Known As

    • Elkin's Weeping White Fir

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Abies concolor 'Elkin's Weeping' plant details

    Abies concolor 'Elkin's Weeping' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 'Elkin's Weeping'

    Plant type: conifer shrub
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Uses: rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies concolor 'Elkin's Weeping'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A legendary weeping form introduced by Harry, there are probably only a handful of specimens worldwide, which is a shame because it may be the best of all the weeping clones.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

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

    How to Grow Abies concolor 'Elkin's Weeping'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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