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Abies amabilis
Also Known As
- Amabilis Fir
- Cascades Fir
- Lovely Fir
- Pacific Silver Fir
- White Fir
Plant type
tree, conifer
size
- H: 60'-150'
- W: 20'-30'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Abies amabilis plant details
Abies amabilis is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies amabilis
- Plant type: conifer tree
- Plant family: pinaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 60 FT - 150 FT - tall
- Uses: bonsai
GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies amabilis
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Abies amabilis
By: Walter Siegmund
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How to Grow Abies amabilis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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