Abies concolor 'Wattezii' is a low- and slow-growing plant with an irregular growth habit. The new shoots emerge creamy-white, becoming yellowish white, and change to grayish-blue later in the growing season. In May and June, this effect is very attractive. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 4.5 feet (1.5 m) tall and 4 feet (1.2 m) wide, an annual growth rate of 4 to 6 inches (10 - 15 cm).
This cultivar originated as a branch mutation, discovered in the late 1800s, by D. Wattez, a nurseryman from Bussum, The Netherlands. It is considered to be exceedingly rare in the nursery trade.
