Are you looking for a sturdy, drought-tolerant, and visually striking conifer tree to enhance your landscape? If so, take a closer look at Blue Select White Fir (Abies concolor 'Blue Select'). It’s a gorgeous solution for many landscape gardens, especially if you have the right space.
Why We Love It
The Blue Select White Fir is a popular choice among Utah gardeners for many reasons. Its silvery-blue, needle-like leaves provide a distinct, captivating color throughout the year, making it a standout in any landscape. ‘Blue Select’ is a great choice for Utah’s unique gardening conditions because it tolerates dry soil and a range of hardiness zones. It will thrive beautifully from Taylorsville to Toquerville and Hyrum to Heber City!
But there's more to the Blue Select White Fir than just its striking color and hardiness. This tree also boasts a symmetrical, pyramidal form and a steady growth rate, reaching impressive heights and spreads. This makes it an excellent choice for creating privacy screens or windbreaks in your landscape. Keep in mind that it will eventually reach 30 feet wide, so it will likely outgrow many of today’s smaller yards. However, if you have the room, this stunning tree will make an impressive statement all year long!
Growing Tips
While the Blue Select White Fir is relatively low-maintenance, there are a few key tips to follow to ensure it thrives in your garden. It prefers full sun exposure but can tolerate partial shade. This tree does best in well-drained soil and is moderately drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for Utah's dry, sunny climate.
As for watering, it's best to give this tree a deep watering every few weeks during the drier months. It's also a good idea to mulch around the base of the tree to help conserve moisture and keep the roots cool. Because this is a conifer, it’s wise to water monthly during the winter months if you have a season with very little snowfall. Winter watering will ensure that your tree will revive heartily in the spring.
Design Ideas
The Blue Select White Fir's stunning blue foliage and attractive pyramidal form make it a versatile addition to many landscape designs. Consider planting it as a standalone specimen tree to create a focal point in your landscape, or line several along your property's border to create a privacy screen or windbreak. This tree's year-round color also makes it a fantastic backdrop for seasonal flowers and plants.
If you’ve got the space, we’re sure you’ll love your Blue Select White Fir. This hardy, beautiful, and versatile tree was practically designed for Utah's unique gardening conditions. Its striking color, impressive size, and resilience to drought make it a standout choice for any large Utah garden. Order your Blue Select White Fir right here at Progressiveplants.com. You can also schedule a free golf cart tour of our nursery today to see this stunning tree in person and explore our huge selection of plants perfectly suited for your yard.
Something magical happens when you enhance your landscape with the perfect trees. Your yard comes to life with color and energy, and you find yourself creating new reasons to step outside and enjoy it!
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