Abies Alba 'Morton Arborium'

Morton Arborium White Fir

Abies alba 'Morton Arborium' is a cultivar of the European silver fir, Abies alba. Cultivars are cultivated varieties that often have specific characteristics that differentiate them from the species they originate from.

Spiny needles growing to 5' by 4'

The 'Morton Arborium' cultivar likely originated from cultivation efforts at the Morton Arboretum, a well-known botanical garden in Lisle, Illinois, USA. The specific characteristics or features that distinguish 'Morton Arborium' from the typical Abies alba may include differences in growth habit, foliage color, cone size, or other traits that make it desirable for landscaping or research purposes.

Plant type

Dwarf Conifer

Height

4'

Width

6'

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Green

Fruit color

White

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Shape

Wide Spreading

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No