Profile
Subalpine Fir (Alpine Fir)
Abies lasiocarpa
Evergreen Shrub
Height |
5 - 6 (feet) |
|---|---|
Spread |
2 - 3 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Grayish-green needles with pale midrib; crisp, stiff branches; branches gray, covered with soft reddish down; young cones purple, up to 4" long and may be retained several years; |
Limitations |
Protect from winter winds. |
Hardiness |
SC, SE (Zone 3) |
Origin |
Southeast Alaska to Oregon, Utah and New Mexico. |
Cultivars |
‘Compacta’ Conical dwarf; silver-blue needles; 6' tall, 3' wide or larger. |
