Unique Features: The Concolor fir is native to the western U.S. mountain ranges and at higher altitudes in the southern part of its range.  In our area the white fir grows at altitudes above 8500’ and usually with a northern exposure in order to take advantage of cooler temperatures and more moisture. It grows initially into a narrower conical form with the upper branches pointing slightly upward and the lower branches pointing slightly downward.  With age, 30+ years, the top flattens and the lower branches disappear.  It can take up to 40 years to start producing cones. When they do show up, they emerge a yellow green color maturing to brown shading into purple, and since it is a fir, they point up.