White Fir (Abies Concolor) in Indianapolis

The White Fir is a popular Chirstmas Tree and naturally grows out west in the mountains. It has not been known to grow in this area with low elevation, high humidity, hot Summers, shorter Winters (than native Winters), and less cold. There are popular conifers planted everywhere in the landscape here such as Norway Spruce, Blue Spruce, Serbian Spruce, White Pine...
But the White Fir can grow here, it just hasn't caught on yet. In fact it can grow just as well here as many of the other popular conifers grown here. The only problem is that many people haven't thought about growing it or thought it can't grow here because it's native out to the west only in high elevated colder mountainous areas.

I spotted some for the first time in a while. I rarely ever see them, but when I was getting gas I noticed some planted. I remember seeing them being planted about a year ago. So they have survived half of a growing season last year, all lasy Winter, and are still thriving in the new growing season of 2018! White fir is hardy to USDA Zones 3-7. It is hardy to about -40°F (possibly colder). Zone 7 may push the limits of success of growing it, as it can not take zone 8 or warmer.

NatureMan