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

Grand Fir vs White Fir (Concolor Fir)

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ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

Grand Fir
White Fir (Concolor Fir)

Grand Fir is a large, coniferous evergreen native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. Closely related to the White Fir, this tree has glossy green, needle-like leaves with notched ends. A tall, majestic tree, Grand Fir grows best in drier climates.

We currently have no plans to produce the Grand Fir. However, you will find that we are producing a number of quality alternatives.

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.

Grand Fir Quick Facts

White Fir (Concolor Fir) Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 39 m (130 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: any
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: green
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: giant fir, great silver fir, lowland white fir, oregon fir, vancouver fir, western white fir