Silvery-blue needles and a classic fir silhouette, a cool-toned evergreen that brings instant polish and winter magic
FEATURES:
- Bright silver-blue needles that hold their cool color through the seasons
- Classic conical fir form for strong, evergreen structure and a clean silhouette
- Soft, refined texture that looks lush and welcoming up close
- A standout specimen tree for lawns, corners, and large foundation beds
- Winter showpiece when everything else goes quiet, this one stays vivid
- Reliable, low-fuss structure once established in well-drained soil and full sun
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Use blue as your “highlight color” in the landscape. Place this near warm materials, brick, natural wood, golden grasses, and the needle color looks even more striking. Then repeat one or two other blue-toned plants nearby (a blue juniper, blue fescue, or a bluish hosta) so the look feels intentional, not accidental.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 30-50' tall
- Mature Width: 15-25' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 15-25' apart
Swift's Silver Concolor Fir
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Abies concolor 'Swift's Silver'
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Silvery-blue needles and a classic fir silhouette, a cool-toned evergreen that brings instant polish and winter magic
FEATURES:
- Bright silver-blue needles that hold their cool color through the seasons
- Classic conical fir form for strong, evergreen structure and a clean silhouette
- Soft, refined texture that looks lush and welcoming up close
- A standout specimen tree for lawns, corners, and large foundation beds
- Winter showpiece when everything else goes quiet, this one stays vivid
- Reliable, low-fuss structure once established in well-drained soil and full sun
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Use blue as your “highlight color” in the landscape. Place this near warm materials, brick, natural wood, golden grasses, and the needle color looks even more striking. Then repeat one or two other blue-toned plants nearby (a blue juniper, blue fescue, or a bluish hosta) so the look feels intentional, not accidental.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 30-50' tall
- Mature Width: 15-25' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 15-25' apart
Why plant Swift's Silver Concolor Fir?
This is the evergreen for people who want their landscape to look sharp even in February. Swift’s Silver brings silvery-blue needles that read crisp and luminous against snow, stone, and deep green plantings, and it grows into a classic fir shape that feels timeless, not trendy. It’s the kind of tree that anchors a view and makes the whole property feel more established, like the landscape is wearing a tailored coat instead of a hoodie.
The needles have a softer look than many conifers, giving it a refined, almost velvety texture, and the color is the real hook: cool-toned, bright, and distinctive without looking artificial. If you’re building an evergreen backbone with personality, this is a top-tier pick.
How to use Swift's Silver Concolor Fir in the landscape?
Plant it as a specimen evergreen where it has room to develop its natural form, in an open lawn, at the corner of a property, or as a visual anchor in a large foundation bed. It also works beautifully as part of a layered evergreen screen, where its silver-blue needles add depth and contrast among greener trees and shrubs. In design-forward plantings, pair it with warm-toned stone, copper accents, or gold-foliage shrubs to make the blue color feel even brighter, and keep lower plantings around the base mounded and tidy so the silhouette stays clean and readable from a distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
This fir does not have showy blooms. It produces cones rather than flowers, and the ornamental value comes from its silvery-blue needles and strong evergreen form.
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil and water deeply during the first growing season to establish roots. After establishment, deep watering during prolonged drought helps keep growth steady and foliage looking its best. Avoid consistently wet soils for long-term health.
Prune minimally. If needed, remove dead or damaged branches in late winter to early spring. Avoid heavy pruning so the tree can maintain its naturally full, conical shape.
