{"product_id":"white-fir-concolor","title":"White Fir (Concolor Fir)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Stately Blue-Green Fir That Takes the Heat\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Fir (\u003cem\u003eAbies concolor\u003c\/em\u003e), also called Concolor Fir, is the most adaptable fir for Minnesota landscapes - more tolerant of heat, drought, and city conditions than balsam. It forms a handsome, broad pyramid 40-60 feet tall, with soft, long blue-green needles that give it a look similar to Colorado spruce but far softer to the touch. An excellent, long-lived specimen or screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhite 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\u003cem\u003eAbies concolor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Fir, Concolor Fir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-60 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-25 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate - 12-18 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; more drought-tolerant than other firs 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, long blue-green to silvery 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 western North American species well adapted to the Midwest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhite Fir Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStately Blue-Green Specimen and Shade Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Fir grows into a large, stately pyramid of soft blue-green to silvery needles - a refined specimen that becomes a true shade tree with age. As a 40-60 foot tree it anchors a larger Twin Cities yard in Wayzata or Eden Prairie, bringing soft color and a clean, classic conifer form to the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTough Screen and Windbreak\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense and adaptable, it makes an excellent tall screen or windbreak on larger or exposed metro properties. Space the trees 12-15 feet apart in a row for privacy and wind protection, with soft blue-green color that outclasses a plain spruce screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Most Adaptable, Deer-Resistant Fir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite fir is the toughest of the firs - it takes heat, drought, clay, and tougher urban conditions far better than its cousins once established, while still handling -40F Minnesota winters. Its needles are soft to the touch, and because deer browse firs far less than arborvitae or yew, it stays handsome even in high-pressure suburbs like Minnetonka and Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant White Fir in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an evergreen, White Fir 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 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\u003eGive a specimen plenty of room for its mature spread - 15-20 feet from buildings - or space windbreak trees 12-15 feet apart in a row.\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 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 trees are the most drought-tolerant of the firs 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 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, and it is one of the most adaptable, cold-hardy conifers you can plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt matures to about 40-60 feet tall and 15-25 feet wide - a full specimen and shade tree, so give it plenty of room rather than crowding it near the house or other large trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does White Fir compare to other firs and spruces?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite fir is the toughest, most heat- and drought-tolerant fir, and unlike a prickly spruce its needles are long and soft. The named selections (Candicans, Blue Select) push the blue color further, but the straight species is the most adaptable and the most affordable way to plant one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 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\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCandicans White Fir\u003c\/strong\u003e - a selection of white fir bred for intense silver-blue color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Select White Fir\u003c\/strong\u003e - a large, richly blue white fir for specimens and screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Cloak White Fir\u003c\/strong\u003e - a narrow, weeping silver-blue white fir for a graceful cascading form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConica Dwarf White Fir\u003c\/strong\u003e - the same soft blue-green needles in a compact dwarf cone for small spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many White Fir Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a privacy screen or windbreak row, space White Fir 12–15 feet on center:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreen Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (12–15 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 trees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 trees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–7 trees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–9 trees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a single specimen, allow the full 15–25 foot mature spread — plant at least 15–20 feet from the house and other large trees so the pyramid develops evenly to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhite Fir Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, silvery new needles flush at the branch tips in May — the brightest the tree looks all year, with a citrusy scent when brushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The long blue-green needles stay cool-toned through heat and dry spells that stress balsam fir; the pyramid adds 12–18 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Color holds steady silver-blue against blazing maples and oaks; upright barrel-shaped cones may stand on the top branches of mature trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A full, soft-needled pyramid that takes -40°F without flinching — frost and snow on the silvery needles make it the showpiece of the dormant yard.\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\/candicans-white-fir\"\u003eCandicans White Fir\u003c\/a\u003e — the most intensely silver-blue selection, stunning beside the softer species color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-select-white-fir\"\u003eBlue Select White Fir\u003c\/a\u003e — a richly blue large fir to mix into a screen row for color variation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-cloak-white-fir\"\u003eBlue Cloak White Fir\u003c\/a\u003e — a narrow weeping silver-blue form for a sculptural accent nearby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/conica-dwarf-white-fir\"\u003eConica Dwarf White Fir\u003c\/a\u003e — the same soft needles in a compact cone for the front of the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs White Fir Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose it if you have a sunny, well-drained spot with room for a 40–60 foot tree — it's the toughest fir for Twin Cities conditions, handling heat, drought, clay, and deer pressure better than balsam while keeping soft, friendly needles. It's not a fit for small lots or soggy ground: this is a full-size tree that resents wet feet, so skip it where space is tight or water stands after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#10 Gallon","offer_id":54295914217777,"sku":"GT-E0069","price":178.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#20 \/ 3-4' B\u0026B","offer_id":54295914250545,"sku":"GT-E0069.5","price":343.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5' B\u0026B","offer_id":54295914283313,"sku":"GT-E0069.9","price":370.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6' B\u0026B","offer_id":54295914316081,"sku":"GT-E0070","price":466.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/white-fir-concolor-fir.jpg?v=1779469307","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/white-fir-concolor","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}