Photo by Conifer Kingdom
Used with permission, all rights reserved.
Abies concolor var. lowiana 'Captain Jenks'
Also Known As
- Captain Jenks White Fir
Plant type
tree, shrub, conifer
size
- H: 4'-5'
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Abies concolor var. lowiana 'Captain Jenks' plant details
Abies concolor var. lowiana 'Captain Jenks' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies concolor var. lowiana 'Captain Jenks'
- Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
- Plant family: pinaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Uses: dwarf, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies concolor var. lowiana 'Captain Jenks'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Short needles and somewhat congested growth characterize this unique variety found as a seedling by Dan Spear. Light green needles almost have a yellowish appearance.
By: Conifer Kingdom
Garden photo gallery of Abies concolor var. lowiana 'Captain Jenks'
Gardening facts about Abies concolor var. lowiana 'Captain Jenks' plant
How to Grow Abies concolor var. lowiana 'Captain Jenks'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Abies for your garden
aka European Silver Fir
Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 12'-15'
Width: 15'-20'
- sun - bright shade
- regular - occasional
View Plant
aka Abies x shastensis, Shasta Fir
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
5b-9b
Size
Height: 150'-250'
Width: 20'-40'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
View Plant
aka Abies koreana 'Kohout's Hexe', Kohout's Witch Korean Fir
Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-15"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
View Plant
aka Ostrov White Fir
Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-30"
Width: 24"-42"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
View Plant
Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
3a-8b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'
- sun - bright shade
- regular - occasional
View Plant
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved