Abies, Colorado Fir, Concolor Fir, White Fir 'Blue Cloak'

Located in full sun and well drained soil. Needed to be coaxed out of its heavy clay growth soil with lots of starter fertilizer during f...Read Moreirst two growing seasons but seems to have established without any ill effects. Was planted in between a Picea omorika 'Pendula Bruns' and Pinus densiflora 'Burke's Red'. Nice contrast! Smaller specimen (3-4ft.) with beautiful swept branching and baby blue foliage that just glows in late day shade.

A stunningly beautiful fir, intensely, startling silvery blue. I have a young plant only 30 cm in height, acquired from Foxhollow Gardens...Read More near Poole in Dorset. It was planted just six months ago, and is full of promise. I have planted it in limey clay, but this has had a considerable amount of well-rotted manure, sand, and coffee grounds dug into it. It contrasts beautifully with nearby Thuja occidentalis 'Rheingold' planted in front of it, and a deep purple Physocarpus planted behind. Its position is in strong, full sun, exposed to salt-laden winds, which it does not mind a bit. I am very much looking forward to seeing this plant develop in the years to come. :)