Overview:
Categories: EvergreenAdapted to southern Colorado between 6,000 to 9,000 ft elevation. Thrives on dark, protected north slopes.
Does not establish easily on the plains of Elbert/El Paso counties, but may adapt give protection in the seedling stage. Has Christmas tree shape.
Features:
Scientfic Name: Abies concolorNative: Yes
Growth Habit: Dense
Growth Rate: Slow
Max. Height (ft): 100
Max Width/Spread (ft): 35
Life Span: Long
Cold Hardiness: Excellent
Drought Resistance: Very Good
Elevation Range: 9000
Soil Conditions:
Wildlife Value: Good
Wildlife Notes: Food value for upland game and songbirds
Seasonal Color: Bluish Evergreen
Possible Insect Issues: spruce budwork, douglas-fir tussock moth
Possible Disease Issues: needlecast, root rot
Miscellany:
Ordering Information:
Our annual tree program is now closed to orders. It will re-open for orders in Winter of 2024-25.
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Seedling Tree Sales are Closed
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Large Tree Sales are Closed
It will re-open for orders in Winter of 2024-25.
*Trees purchased through our programs cannot be resold, are intended for conservation efforts, and not for ornamental-only landscaping projects. We do not ship orders at this time. Other conditions may apply, dependent upon the program products you choose to purchase. For full details, visit our Tree Program, Shipping, Payment & Returns and Terms & Conditions pages for more information.
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