{"product_id":"conica-dwarf-white-fir","title":"Conica Dwarf White Fir","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Slow Dwarf Cone of Soft Blue-Green Fir\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConica White Fir (\u003cem\u003eAbies concolor\u003c\/em\u003e 'Conica') is a slow, dwarf form of the soft-needled white fir, forming a neat blue-green cone over many years. Topping out around 4-6 feet, it brings the look and feel of a full-size concolor - soft needles, blue-green color, drought tolerance - to foundation beds and small gardens where space is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConica Dwarf White Fir Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAbies concolor\u003c\/em\u003e 'Conica'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConica Dwarf White Fir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-6 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow - 3-5 inches per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b-5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; tolerates Minnesota clay-loam.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen - soft, blue-green needles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40F.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood - deer generally avoid firs, browsing them far less than arborvitae or yew.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot native; a dwarf selection of western North American white fir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConica Dwarf White Fir Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeat Dwarf Cone and Formal Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConica grows into a tidy little pyramid of soft blue-green needles, holding a clean conical shape with no pruning. At 4-6 feet it makes a refined specimen to flank an entry in Edina or anchor a small formal bed in Wayzata, looking polished from the moment it is planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall-Space Blue-Green Accent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact size and cool blue-green color make it a versatile accent for foundation beds and mixed conifer plantings on a Minneapolis or St. Paul lot. The soft needles - which release a pleasant citrusy scent when brushed - give it a gentler texture than stiff spruces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTough, Deer-Resistant Evergreen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the Korean firs, white fir is notably cold-hardy and adaptable, shrugging off Minnesota winters and tolerating drought once established. And because deer browse firs far less than arborvitae or yew, Conica is a dependable choice for high-pressure suburbs like Minnetonka and Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Conica Dwarf White Fir in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an evergreen, Conica establishes best when planted in late summer to early fall - late August through mid September is the ideal Twin Cities window, giving roots time to settle before the ground freezes and reducing winter desiccation. Spring (late April through May, after the ground thaws) is the strong second choice. Avoid midsummer planting, and never plant after mid-October or before the ground thaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Conica Dwarf White Fir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig the hole two to three times as wide as the root ball but no deeper - in heavy clay, go wider still and set the top of the root ball slightly above grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for clay hardpan: if water pools in the bottom of the hole, break through the compacted layer or mound-plant. White fir wants well-drained soil and dislikes wet feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill with the native soil mixed with 20-30% compost; avoid creating a pure-compost pocket that traps water around the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 3-4 feet apart for a grouping, or give a single specimen its own small footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a 3-4 inch watering basin around the root zone, then flatten it before winter to prevent ice damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch with 2-3 inches of shredded bark or wood chips, kept a couple of inches back from the trunk. Do not use gravel mulch - it offers no winter insulation in Minnesota.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Conica Dwarf White Fir in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1-2: water deeply every 1-2 days, soaking the root ball slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1-2: water every 3-4 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3 onward: water every 5-7 days through the growing season, easing off when rainfall is adequate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2-3 weeks before the ground freezes (late October in the metro). A single deep soak in early December helps if fall was dry, since evergreens lose moisture all winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished plants are quite drought-tolerant and need supplemental water only during extended dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply and infrequently, soaking to 6-8 inches, and let natural rainfall do most of the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Conica Dwarf White Fir survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily. It is hardy to roughly -40F (USDA zone 3), well beyond the Twin Cities metro range of zone 4b-5a - one of the hardier and more adaptable dwarf firs you can plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt matures slowly to a compact 4-6 foot cone, 2-4 feet wide, so it stays small and shapely for many years without crowding its neighbors or needing pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Conica Dwarf White Fir deer-resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes - more so than many conifers. Deer generally avoid firs, browsing them far less than arborvitae or yew, which makes it a reliable choice in high-pressure western suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is white fir different from the Korean firs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite fir has longer, softer blue-green needles with a citrusy fragrance, is a touch more cold-hardy and drought-tolerant, and grows into a classic cone rather than a tight bun - a different look and feel from the dwarf Korean firs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Show Korean Fir\u003c\/strong\u003e - a small Korean fir whose curled needles shimmer silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Eskimo Korean Fir\u003c\/strong\u003e - a tidy blue-needled dwarf Korean fir for a cooler color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCis Korean Fir\u003c\/strong\u003e - a compact deep-green dwarf bun for the front of a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Blue Colorado Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e - a bright blue spruce for a larger blue-toned companion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Conica Dwarf White Fir Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConica is a specimen and grouping conifer, not a hedge plant — at 3–5 inches of growth a year it would take decades to close a screen. Flank an entry with a matched pair (one each side, 3–4 ft clear of walls and walks), anchor a small bed with a single cone, or plant a staggered group of 3 spaced 3–4 ft apart (the body's own grouping spacing) for a mixed dwarf-conifer composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConica Dwarf White Fir Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, soft blue-green candles extend a few inches at the branch tips — the year's whole growth in one quiet flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense cone holds its cool blue-green color through heat, with a citrusy scent when you brush the soft needles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unchanged and tidy while the garden around it turns — a calm evergreen anchor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blue-green pyramid carries the bed through the snow months, hardy to -40°F with no burlap or fuss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Evergreen   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-show-korean-fir\"\u003eSilver Show Korean Fir\u003c\/a\u003e — curled silver-flashing needles for a shimmer beside Conica's matte blue-green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-eskimo-korean-fir\"\u003eBlue Eskimo Korean Fir\u003c\/a\u003e — a tight blue bun that contrasts the cone shape at the front of the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cis-korean-fir\"\u003eCis Korean Fir\u003c\/a\u003e — deep-green miniature mound to ground the composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/baby-blue-colorado-spruce\"\u003eBaby Blue Colorado Spruce\u003c\/a\u003e — a brighter, larger blue companion for the back of the grouping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Conica Dwarf White Fir Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose it if you have a sunny, well-drained spot that needs a polished, no-prune evergreen cone — it handles deer pressure, drought, and -40°F winters better than most dwarf conifers. It's not a fit for wet or low spots (white fir hates soggy feet) or for anyone needing fast screening: at 3–5 inches a year, patience is part of the package.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#7 Gallon","offer_id":54295919132977,"sku":"GT-E0063","price":301.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/conica-dwarf-white-fir.jpg?v=1779469306","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/conica-dwarf-white-fir","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}