Photo by Conifer Kingdom
Used with permission, all rights reserved.
Abies alba 'Aurea'
Also Known As
- Golden European Silver Fir
Plant type
shrub, conifer
size
- H: 8'-12'
- W: 5'-8'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Abies alba 'Aurea' plant details
Abies alba 'Aurea' is an evergreen conifer shrub with gold foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies alba 'Aurea'
- Plant type: conifer shrub
- Plant family: pinaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold
- Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
- Uses: pyramidal, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies alba 'Aurea'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Conifer Kingdom
Garden photo gallery of Abies alba 'Aurea'
Gardening facts about Abies alba 'Aurea' plant
How to Grow Abies alba 'Aurea'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Abies for your garden
aka European Silver Fir
Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 12'-15'
Width: 15'-20'
- sun - bright shade
- regular - occasional
aka Abies x shastensis, Shasta Fir
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
5b-9b
Size
Height: 150'-250'
Width: 20'-40'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
aka Abies koreana 'Kohout's Hexe', Kohout's Witch Korean Fir
Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-15"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
aka Captain Jenks White Fir
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Conifer
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer
Zones
3a-8b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'
- sun - bright shade
- regular - occasional
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved