Abies 'Blue Cloak' is a striking variety of white fir, renowned for its soft texture and silver-blue color. It showcases dense, gracefully cascading branches adorned with long, soft needles. The needles exhibit a beautiful blue hue, often with a silvery tint, creating a captivating contrast against other plants in the garden. The foliage maintains its color throughout the year, offering a year-round visual appeal. It prefers moist well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade, showcasing its best color in locations with ample sunlight. It does not like hot dry sites, so be sure to water well when rain is scarce. Grows slowly to 8-10' tall and 3-4' wide in 10 years. Hardy to Zone 4.
Abies concolor 'Blue Cloak' | |
Full Sun, Part Shade | |
4 | |
7-20 ft | |
3-12 ft | |
Blue, Silver-grey | |
Pyramidal | |
Evergreen | |
Slow |