Conifer Database - Blue Cloak

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Abies concolor ‘Blue Cloak’

Abies concolor 'Blue Cloak' is an upright, semi-pendulous selection of white fir with a strong central leader, dense cloaked branching; and thin, soft-blue needles. This plant performs best growing in full sun and well-drained soil. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will be 7 feet (2 m) tall and 4 feet (1.3 m) wide, a rate of growth of around 8 inches (20 cm) per year.

The origin of this cultivar is speculative. It is thought to have originated as a seedling selected in the late 1990s, by the University of Michigan for its unique form.




Abies concolor

Abies concolor

Abies concolor

Abies concolor

Abies concolor

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Blue
GROWTH SHAPE:Upright Weeping
GROWTH SIZE:Intermediate: 6 to 12 inches (15 – 30 cm) per year / 5 to 10 feet (1.5 – 3 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Unknown


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