Pacific silver fir

How to Grow and Care for Pacific silver fir

Pacific silver fir · Abies amabilis
Also known as: Christmas tree; red silver fir

Grows best in deep, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils in cooler climates. See conifer cultivation

Watering: Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once establishedSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Pacific silver fir

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingLight conifer feed once yearly in early spring only
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grows best in deep, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils in cooler climates. See conifer cultivation

How to Water Pacific silver fir?

Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Pacific silver fir?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Pacific silver fir?

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What Soil Is Best for Pacific silver fir?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Pacific silver fir?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Pacific silver fir?

Light conifer feed once yearly in early spring only

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How to Prune Pacific silver fir?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Pacific silver fir?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant Pacific silver fir?

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How to Care for Pacific silver fir in Winter?

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How to Plant Pacific silver fir?

Grows best in deep, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils in cooler climates. See conifer cultivation

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How to Repot Pacific silver fir?

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How to Harvest Pacific silver fir?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but may be affected by honey fungus.

Pests

May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids

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The Toxicity of Pacific silver fir

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Attributes of Pacific silver fir

Plant typeConifers · Trees
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginSouthern Alaska to Western Oregon

Scientific Classification

Species
Abies amabilis
Genus
Abies
Family
Pinaceae
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