European silver fir
Also known as: European silver fir; Christmas tree; white spruce
An upright-growing evergreen conifer to 45m in height, with dark green needles that are silver underneath. The yellow-green cones which appear in late spring are cylindrical in shape and ripen to brown
Scientific classification
- Species
- European silver fir (Abies alba)
- Genus
- Abies
- Family
- Pinaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of European silver fir
Distribution map
Pyrenees to Carpathians and Balkan Peninsula
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of European silver fir
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European silver fir care guide
- Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight conifer feed once yearly in early spring only
Pruning
PruningPruning not recommended
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by grafting
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained, slightly acidic soil. See conifer cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
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