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Sub-Alpine Fir, Alpine Fir, Rocky Mountain Fir, White Balsam, Balsam Fir 'Cvikov'

Abieslasiocarpa

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Family

Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Abies (A-bees)

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Species

lasiocarpa (las-ee-oh-KAR-puh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

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Bloom Time

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berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Similar to the species, but with smaller cones and attractive light-colored, corky bark.

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Sub-Alpine Fir, Alpine Fir, Rocky Mountain Fir, White Balsam, Balsam Fir 'Cvikov'

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