2011 Plant of the Year, Winner

Proposed by: Akron Garden Club, Zone X

A columnar evergreen tree, the White Fir boasts soft bluish green needles and cylindrical cones while growing in full sun to partial shade. It prefers medium moisture and slightly acidic, well drained soil. This Fir thrives in long winters with cool summers. When grown in residential landscapes, it typically reaches 40-70’H x 20-30’W. Once established, White Fir is drought tolerant. Hardy in USDA Zones 3 to 8.