European Silver Fir, Common Silver Fir
Abies alba (European Silver Fir) is a large evergreen conifer of conical habit with straight stems densely clad with glossy dark green needles with silvery undersides. The seed cones, 4-6 in. long (10-15 cm), are greenish when young turning to dark brown when mature. The bark is silvery-gray with a scaly texture. Growth is very slow in early years, and then rapid as the tree matures. Long-lived (up to 500-600 years), it is among the tallest tree species of the genus Abies in Europe. Silver Fir was a popular Christmas tree in Europe, but it has been largely replaced by Nordmann Fir.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Abies |
| Common names | Fir |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 50' - 80' (15.2m - 24.4m) |
| Spread | 15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Abies |
| Common names | Fir |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 50' - 80' (15.2m - 24.4m) |
| Spread | 15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
How many Abies alba (European Silver Fir) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Abies alba (European Silver Fir) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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