Common Name: Morton Arborium White Fir
Abies alba 'Morton Arborium' is a cultivar of the European silver fir, Abies alba. Cultivars are cultivated varieties that often have specific characteristics that differentiate them from the species they originate from. Spiny needles growing to 5' by 4' The 'Morton Arborium' cultivar likely originated from cultivation efforts at the Morton Arboretum, a well-known botanical garden in Lisle, Illinois, USA. The specific characteristics or features that distinguish 'Morton Arborium' from the typical Abies alba may include differences in growth habit, foliage color, cone size, or other traits that make it desirable for landscaping or research purposes.
Plant Type: | Dwarf Conifer |
Width: | 6' |
Height: | 4' |
Fragrant: | No |
Fruit Color | White |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Zone: | 4 - 7 |
Deer Resistant: | Yes |
Salt Tolerant: | No |
Drought Tolerant: | No |
Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Shape: | Wide Spreading |
Soil Type | Loamy, Well Drained |
Leaf Color: | Green |