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Abies concolor Colorado fir Evergreen tree (1 Page of 5) The Abies concolor plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Oregon to Calfornia, to Arizona and New Mexico. It is a member of the Pinaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Colorado fir. Some home gardeners know the variety as Picea concolor. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Abies concolor Common Name: Colorado fir Family: Pinaceae Author: (Gordon.)Lindl. ex Hildebrand. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 45 Mature Width: 8 Habitat: Found on a wide range of soils, but preferring moist soils with a humid climate and a long winter from 700 metres to 3,400 metres[229].
Propagation Notes: Seed - sow early February in a greenhouse or outdoors in March[78]. Germination is often poor, usually taking about 6 - 8 weeks[78]. Stratification is said to produce a more even germination so it is probably best to sow the seed in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in the autumn[80, 113]. The seed remains viable for up to 5 years if it is well stored[113]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on for at least their first winter in pots. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Alternatively, if you have sufficient seed, it is possible to sow in an outdoor seedbed. One report says that it is best to grow the seedlings on in the shade at a density of about 550 plants per square metre[78] whilst another report says that they are best grown on in a sunny position[80].
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