Abies Concolor 'Violacea'

Violacea White Fir

A striking evergreen conifer selected for its intense silvery-blue to steel-blue needles, which are longer and more vividly colored than the species. ‘Violacea’ forms a narrow to broad pyramidal tree with strong horizontal branching and excellent symmetry. The soft, flexible needles give the tree a refined texture while maintaining a bold color presence year-round.

Size: 15–25 ft wide × 30–50 ft tall

Zones: 4a–7b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Notes:



One of the best blue firs for ornamental landscapes



More heat and drought tolerant than many fir species



Excellent as a specimen tree or focal evergreen



Avoid poorly drained or consistently wet soils

Plant type

Conifer

Height

40-50'

Width

15'-25'

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring

Fall color

Blue Green, Silver

Fruit color

Brown

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Shape

Pyramidal

Bark

Fissured

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No