How much sun does White fir need?

White fir grows best in full sun conditions.

When does White fir bloom?

White fir blooms in April and May.

Where is White fir native?

White fir (Abies concolor) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 5 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

White fir

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Abies concolor

Last reviewed: November 2026

White fir (Abies concolor) is a perennial tree native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 5 more states. It blooms in April and May. The flowers draw wind.

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Toxicity unknown

White fir (Abies concolor) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

600"–960" H × 240"–360" W

Bloom

Apr, May

Native to

AZ, CA, CO, ID and 5 more states

Pollinators

wind

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A large, classically conical evergreen conifer with soft, blue-green needles and a clean, symmetrical silhouette that holds its shape for decades. It is a long-lived structural anchor rather than a fast filler.

Growing White fir

Grow White fir in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 600 to 960 inches tall and spread 240 to 360 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The dense evergreen canopy provides year-round shelter and nesting cover for birds, and the seed cones feed squirrels and finches.

Common questions

How much sun does White fir need?: White fir grows best in full sun conditions.
When does White fir bloom?: White fir blooms in April and May.
Where is White fir native?: White fir (Abies concolor) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 5 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does White fir attract?: White fir draws wind.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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