White Fir (Concolor Fir) vs Kentucky Coffeetree - TreeTime.ca

White Fir (Concolor Fir) vs Kentucky Coffeetree

Abies concolor

Gymnocladus dioicus

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White Fir (Concolor Fir)
Kentucky Coffeetree

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.

The Kentucky Coffeetree has the largest leaves of any native tree in North America! In the summer, its large green canopy provides shade. While in the winter, its leathery bean pods act as a decorative element against the sky as they rattle in the wind. Beautiful year-round, this tree is an elegant addition to any landscape.

White Fir (Concolor Fir) Quick Facts

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON
Other Names: coffeetree