Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
North America, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Abies concolor concolor, Abies concolor lowiana
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Inorganic, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Needle rust, spruce budworm
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Tonic
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ABIES concolor
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
white fir, Colorado white fir
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
White Fir
Bilimbi
In German
White Fir
bilimbi
In French
White Fir
bilimbi
In Spanish
White Fir
bilimbi
In Greek
White Fir
bilimbi
In Portuguese
White Fir
bilimbi
In Latin
abies alba
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of White Fir and Bilimbi
Season and care of White Fir and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about White Fir and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Fir is Loam, Sand and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Fir and Bilimbi Physical Information
White Fir and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. White Fir height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of White Fir and Bilimbi are as follows:
White Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
White Fir leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Silver
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of White Fir and Bilimbi
Care of White Fir and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Fir pruning is done No pruning needed and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.