Photo by Conifer Kingdom
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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
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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
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