Abies concolor
Plant type
Large trees Common name
Abete del Colorado
Family
Pinaceae
Tag
- Large trees
Habitus
- Half-shadow
- Sun
Exposure
- Evergreen
Leaf Persistance
- Conical
Crown Shape
- Non significant
Flower Colour
- 09-September
Flowering Period
- 5
Climatic Zone
- Nord America
Continent of Origin
Origin: Central Regions of the United States.
Botanical characteristics: Evergreen coniferae with glaucous reflections that can reach 30 mt in height. Its
cones from 7.5 to 12 cm long can take color purple or yellow-green. The needle-like leaves flattened, glaucous-green on both sides are quite long and if crushed, give off the
scent of lemon.
Agronomic-environmental characteristics: Plant that adapts to poor soils and dry and resistant to sudden changes.
Use: Isolated or in groups in large parks.