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White Fir

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum

 

Description

White fir has upright cones on blue-gray-green foliage with white stripes. It is the most tolerant of all the firs with respect to heat, pollution and drought. It is also the only fir suited for city use. This is a highly combustible plant.

 

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  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40', 40-60', 60-100'

 

Width Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.