Canaan Fir vs White Fir (Concolor Fir) - TreeTime.ca

Canaan Fir vs White Fir (Concolor Fir)

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White Fir (Concolor Fir)
Canaan Fir

White Fir is an attractive, cold hardy tree that is known for its excellent adaptation to difficult sites. Also a favorite among Christmas tree growers, this tree has high needle retention, dense foliage, and a beautiful pyramidal shape.

You'll love the silver blue-green color that pops on a winter landscape. Try planting in your front yard as a stunning specimen or ornamental tree.

Canaan Fir, which is closely related to Balsam Fir, is known for its open-growing patterns and strong branches.

Canaan Fir is highly adaptable to many soil conditions and thrives in both shaded areas or direct sunlight. It is commonly used for Christmas tree farming or reforestation.

This rugged landscape tree remains green year-round.

White Fir (Concolor Fir) Quick Facts

Canaan Fir Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 7 m (23 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: any
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 3 m (10 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)