| English name: |
WHITE FIR |
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| Polish name: |
JODŁA JEDNOBARWNA |
| Latin name: |
Abies concolor (Gordon et Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr. |
| Natural habitat: |
south-western regions of North America, mainly California and Colorado (it is often called the Colorado Fir) |
| Height: |
in its natural habitat up to 40-60 m |
| Characteristics: |
Bark on the trunk is smooth and ash-gray. Needles are 4-7 cm long, with one colour on both sides (=concolor), matt, light blue to silver. When rubbed, they emit a smell similar to lime. Cones are big (about 12-14 cm long) and after ripening, they scatter, leaving only the axes. The fir is not a demanding tree, resistant to drought and air pollution. It grows fast and requires sunny placing. Various size and color variations are found throughout. |
| Additional information: |
This species was introduced in Europe in 1872 and became the most widely planted fir in many countries. It grows very well even on dry and sandy soils. |
