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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

A beautiful name for a beautiful tree, (Peattie), its silvery bark when young ; the silvery undersides to its dark-green needles gave this med-large, spire-like tree its name. Sun-PSh/Med

Gardening facts about Abies amabilis plant

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

  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • green

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