
Abies concolor ‘Candicans’
White Fir - Candicans
A large White Fir which is considered to be the bluest of them all! Long powdery blue needles can be 2″+ of length. Staking maybe needed when young to encourage the leader initially. As well, young plants are a bit open until they fill in to become nice and dense. Grows 10′ high by 5′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Full Sun, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 4 |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Seedling selected by the Arboretum National des Barres, France in 1929.
Special Notes
Exposure: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Prefers acidic, moist but well draining workable soil. Dislikes extremes such as wet or bone-dry soils.
Maintenance: Selective trimming only when needed.
Group: Large
