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- Common Name: White Fir
- Botanical Name: Abies concolor
- Family: Non-Flowering Plants
- Subfamily: Sunflower
- Subfamily: Pine
- Subfamily: Green Algae
- Subfamily: Moss
- Subfamily: Fern
- Plant Type: Trees, Evergreen
- Sun Exposure: Part Sun
- Native Area: North America
- Soil Type: Well-Draining
- Soil pH: Moderately Acidic (pH 6.0-6.5), Neutral (pH 7.0)
- Hardiness Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7
The White Fir (Abies concolor), also known as Concolor Fir, is prized for its beautiful blue-green needles and citrus-like scent. It is one of the most adaptable true firs for residential landscaping.
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- Common Name: Douglas Fir
- Botanical Name: Pseudotsuga menziesii
- Family: Non-Flowering Plants
- Subfamily: Sunflower
- Subfamily: Pine
- Subfamily: Green Algae
- Subfamily: Moss
- Subfamily: Fern
- Plant Type: Trees, Evergreen
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Native Area: North America
- Soil Type: Well-Draining
- Soil pH: Slightly Acidic (pH 6.5-7.0), Neutral (pH 7.0)
- Hardiness Zone: 4, 5, 6
The Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is an iconic evergreen tree native to western North America. Despite its name, it is not a true fir, spruce, or pine, but belongs to its own genus.
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The White Fir (Abies concolor), also known as Concolor Fir, is prized for its beautiful blue-green needles and citrus-like scent. It is one of the most adaptable true firs for residential landscaping.
Growing & Planting Guide
Best planted in spring. It prefers sandy or gravelly loams and requires excellent drainage. It is more heat and drought tolerant than other firs.
Maintenance Tips
Protect from strong, drying winter winds. Pruning is rarely necessary as it maintains a natural pyramidal shape.
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- Common Name: Western Red Cedar
- Botanical Name: Thuja plicata
- Family: Non-Flowering Plants
- Subfamily: Sunflower
- Subfamily: Cypress
- Subfamily: Green Algae
- Subfamily: Moss
- Subfamily: Fern
- Plant Type: Trees, Evergreen
- Sun Exposure: Partial Shade
- Native Area: North America
- Soil Type: Rich in Organic Matter
- Soil pH: Strongly Acidic (pH 5.1-6.0), Neutral (pH 7.0), Slightly Alkaline (pH 7.1-7.5)
- Hardiness Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8
The Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) is a majestic, long-lived tree with aromatic, scale-like foliage. It is highly valued for its rot-resistant wood and dense, privacy-providing growth.
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- Common Name: Colorado Blue Spruce
- Botanical Name: Picea pungens
- Family: Non-Flowering Plants
- Subfamily: Sunflower
- Subfamily: Pine
- Subfamily: Green Algae
- Subfamily: Moss
- Subfamily: Fern
- Plant Type: Trees, Evergreen
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Native Area: North America
- Soil Type: Loamy
- Soil pH: Slightly Acidic (pH 6.5-7.0)
- Hardiness Zone: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
The Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) is a species of spruce tree native to the Rocky Mountains of North America. It is renowned for its striking silvery-blue to steel-blue foliage and conical form, making it a popular ornamental and Christmas tree.