White Fir
Species
Abies concolor
Family
Pinaceae
Campus Location
On the north side of the Legislative building, a matched pair on each side of the grand staircase
Native Range
Higher elevations of the southwest U.S., Oregon and California
Description
- Planted in 2012, these trees will eventually grow to between 80-200 feet tall.
- Beautiful blue-green needles make the species a popular Christmas tree.
- This evergreen is susceptible to dwarf mistletoe and the fir engraver beetle.
- Landscape uses include specimen, parks and Christmas trees.
History and significance:
The two white fir trees were installed to replace failing blue spruce trees.