What are the growing requirements for white fir?
A. White fir, also known as concolor fir, is a beautiful large evergreen with blue-green foliage. It can grow up to 50 feet high and 30 feet wide, prefers full sun to light shade in rich, moist, well-drained gravelly or sandy soil. It tolerates heat, drought, and cold temperatures. You can find more growing requirements for other large evergreen trees at www.mortonarb.org, then choose “Plant Trees” and “Selection Guide” At the Arboretum The Callisto Ensemble will perform chamber music at 2:15-4:15 p.m. on December 7. Tickets to performance and reception: $28 (discount for Arboretum members). Call (630) 725-2066 for tickets and concert schedule. Laurie Casey is a staff writer at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.
