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Key characteristics

Family: Pinaceae
Height: 2 to 4 ft
Width: 3 to 5 ft
Flower color: None; produces small cones, not flowers
Foliage color: Soft bluish-green
Light: Full sun to part shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; needs little to no pruning
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife: Dense foliage offers year-round shelter for small birds and wildlife; pollen and small cones may provide food or nesting material for some birds and small mammals

Shrubs

Abies concolor 'La Veta'

La Veta White Fir

Abies concolor 'La Veta' is a compact, shrubby form of white fir that features soft, blue-green needles forming a dense, pillow-like mound. The foliage often shows a muted teal tone, with bright fresh growth emerging mint to light green in spring, giving an airy, cloud-like texture. In spring the tree produces pollen cones typical to concolor fir, offering subtle seasonal interest among the gentle blue-green foliage.

Light

Full sun to part shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

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Find this plant

Works well in

Foundation Plantings
Rock Gardens
Specimen Plants
Borders

Companion plants

Abelia · Tufted hair grass · Stonecrop · Coneflower · Agastache · Blazing star

Design tip

Use this compact conifer to anchor the front of planting beds, repeating its rounded form to create rhythm without overwhelming nearby plants. Pair it with upright evergreens and contrasting foliage textures to build depth while maintaining a balanced composition throughout the landscape.