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Genus: Abies Species: concolor Common Name: White Fir Family: Pinaceae Order: Coniferales Native: Colorado to Mexico Habit: Tree Height: 40 to 100 feet Width: 15 to 30 feet Propagation: Seed or stem cutting Zone: 3-7 Note: This evergreen, flat needled conifer is suitable individually as a focal point specimen or as group for an evergreen screen. White fir is exceptionally tolerant of drought and heat. The needles are up to 2 inches long, soft, flexible and bluish-green during warm seasons and grayish-green during cool seasons. Cones are upright (not pendulous as most conifers) and about 5 inches long. White fir does not transplant well during fall season.