Abies concolor Colorado fir (Pinaceae) Evergreen tree

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Abies concolor
Colorado fir
Evergreen tree
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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.

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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].

General Uses: A tan coloured dye can be obtained from the bark[257]. Wood - very light, not strong, coarse grained, soft, not durable. Used mainly for pulp, cases etc[46, 61, 82]. It is sometimes used in framing small houses but is not strong enough to be used in larger buildings[229]. The wood lacks a distinctive odour and so does not impart a flavour to items stored in it. Thus it can be used for making tubs for storing food items[229].

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