Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Pinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
concolor
ID:
511745

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gordon) Lindl. ex. Hildebr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Verh. Naturhist. Vereines Preuss. Rheinl. Westphalens 18: 261. (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511077

Common Names

  • Concolor Fir
  • Concolor Silver Fir
  • Concolor Abies

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Description

Abies concolor (also called White Fir, Concolor Fir, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to the western United States and Canada. It has a pyramidal shape and grows up to 40 m tall. It has a blue-green foliage and its cones are cylindrical and pendulous. It is found in montane and subalpine forests.

Uses & Benefits

Abies concolor is used for its timber, which is used for construction, furniture, and other wood products. It is also used for its ornamental value, as it is a popular choice for landscaping. Its essential oils are used in aromatherapy and its needles are used in herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abies concolor has small, yellow-green flowers that are monoecious (both male and female flowers are found on the same plant). The seeds are small, winged, and brown. The seedlings are small, with short, dark green needles.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abies concolor is a coniferous tree that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed or by cuttings.

Where to Find Abies concolor

Abies concolor is native to the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Abies concolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Abies concolor?

Abies concolor

What is the common name of Abies concolor?

White fir

What is the natural range of Abies concolor?

Western North America

Species in the Abies genus

Species in the Pinaceae family

Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,

References

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Hermann Gustav Hildebrand (1835-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hildebr.' in the authors string.
George Gordon (1806-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gordon' in the authors string.
Robert Glendinning (1805-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glend.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies concolor (Gordon) Lindl. ex. Hildebr.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification