Scientific Name: Abies concolor
Genus: Abies
Family: Pinaceae
Genus: Abies
Family: Pinaceae
This hardy species of fir does well in hot, dry conditions. The needles are blue-green in color and longer than other North American firs. They are often upswept on the branch, resembling the ribs of a boat. This species is native to mountain slopes from Oregon to Baja, California, and east to New Mexico.