Abies alba
EUROPEAN SILVER FIR
Pinaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
50m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia

Other Botanical Names: Abies alba f. pendula, A. alba f. pyramidalis, A.nobilis, A. pectinata, A. picea

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Abies alba
EUROPEAN SILVER FIR
Pinaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
50m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: dark green; silver-grey underneath


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental, formal & alpine designs

Uses: accents, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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