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    Abies alba

    Also Known As

    • European Silver Fir
    • Silver Fir

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 80'-160'
    • W: 15'-30'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Abies alba plant details

    Abies alba is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies alba

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 80 FT - 160 FT - tall
    Uses: year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies alba

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    With beautifully dark, shining green needles, this magnificent 100-150' tree is native to the mountains of Europe; from the Alps to the Pyrenees and south into Italy, Bulgaria and Greece. This is a widely used species; it contains a resinous essential oil which can be extracted for use in perfumes and soap, the leaves and bark have long been used for production of spruce beer and its wood is strong, lightweight and fine grained, commonly used for construction, furniture, and paper. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Slow growing, this stately evergreen can reach heights of 100' or more. Its needles are dark green above with two white bands on the underside. The Silver Fir can tolerate more shade than the typical fir but requires somewhat more moist soil.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Abies alba plant

    How to Grow Abies alba

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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