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Abies concolor 'Wavecrest Silver'
Common name:
Wavecrest Silver white fir
Family:
Pinaceae (pine family)
Distribution:
Species native to w. United States and Mexico
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3
Life form:
Evergreen tree
Comments:
A narrow leaf evergreen tree growing 30' tall and half as wide in 30 years. This selection is noted for its silvery blue cast foliage. Considered the best type of fir for the Midwest, this species is known for retaining its lower limbs longer than many other conifers. Unlike most firs it is equally tolerant of heat and cold once established and very tolerant of urban conditions.
Locations
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CON: CJ11
(CJ11)
• Accession: D2000-0019.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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