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Blue Cloak Fir

Scientific name: Abies concolor 'Blue Cloak'
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Coniferous trees
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 8
Sun:Full shade
Plant Characteristics
Height:10 ft
Width:4 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description A beautiful blue small conifer which may only grow to a height of 8' to 10' after 10 years and not exceed 4' in width. Has a weeping habit.

  Morphology:
Best known for its medium sized needles with their beautiful powder blue color.

  Adaptation:
True firs, including this cultivar, do best in moist well drained, mineral, acidic soils. Soggy sites simply do not work for the true firs.

  Pests:
None.

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