How to Grow and Care for White fir

White fir, also known as Concolor fir, Rocky Mountain white fir, California white fir, Colorado white fir, Silver fir

White fir is a hardy and low-maintenance plant, making its care relatively easy and suited for a variety of environments. Special care points include ensuring adequate space for growth as white fir can become quite large, and providing well-draining soil to prevent root rot. Regular watering during dry spells will help maintain its health without the need for frequent attention.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing White fir

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5-7
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	3-7

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Varieties of White fir

White fir 'Compacta'

Take one look at a white fir 'Compacta' and you'll see how it gets its name since it grows in an unusually dense and compact rounded shape. This dwarf white fir grows to just 75 cm which is much, much smaller than the lofty 60 m attained by the parent tree. This award-winning cultivar is a decorative tree with blue-white needles that is a popular addition to countless ornamental gardens.

White fir 'Hosta la Vista'

White fir 'Hosta la Vista''s powdery, blue-green needles and globose growth habit give this cultivar its distinct look. Discovered as a "witch's broom" off another white fir, the discoverer named it "view of the hostas" after where he had found it—in an arboretum overlooking hostas. White fir 'Hosta la Vista''s compact size, ornamental value, and ease of care make it popular among gardeners.

White fir 'Archer’s Dwarf'

White fir 'Archer’s Dwarf' is so-named because it is a dwarf cultivar of White fir which grows to a height of just 180 cm. This is far smaller than the parent tree, which grows between 25 m and 60 m. This diminutive height and the tree's striking green-white needles make it a popular specimen tree for ornamental gardens.

White fir 'Piggelmee'

White fir 'Piggelmee' is a distinctive dwarf cultivar of the white fir, renowned for its compact, globular shape and striking blue-green needles that offer a year-round splash of color. The dense foliage, which remains lush through various seasons, reflects white fir 'Piggelmee''s adaptation to withstand both cold climates and partial shade, making it a resilient and decorative choice for diverse garden settings.

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White fir manifests as a slender, pyramidal evergreen, typically reaching heights of 40 to 70 feet (12 to 21 meters). Its branches extend horizontally from the trunk, with the lower ones often sagging downwards. Foliage consists of flattened, bluish-green needles approximately 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) in length which exhibit a consistent coloration. The densely branched nature of white fir provides a lush, full appearance, and it offers a notable resilience to heat and mild drought conditions.