Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
North America, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Europe, Asia
Types
Abies concolor concolor, Abies concolor lowiana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
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
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Inorganic, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Needle rust, spruce budworm
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Wildflower
Botanical Name
ABIES concolor
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
white fir, Colorado white fir
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
White Fir
Fuller's Teasel
In German
White Fir
Fullers Karde
In French
White Fir
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
White Fir
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
White Fir
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
White Fir
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Jodła
Fullera Oset
In Latin
abies alba
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Dipsacoideae
Season and Care of White Fir and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of White Fir and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about White Fir and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Fir is Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Fir and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
White Fir and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. White Fir height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of White Fir and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
White Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
White Fir leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Silver
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of White Fir and Fuller's Teasel
Care of White Fir and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Fir pruning is done No pruning needed and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer White Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.