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silver fir (Abies alba)

Abies alba, the Common Silver Fir, is a long-lived evergreen conifer native to European mountains. It has dark green needles with silvery undersides and smooth, greyish-w

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Consistently moist, well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Deep, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loamy soils.

Temperature

Hardy, prefers cool, temperate climates.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally not required for established trees; light feeding for young or struggling plants.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Prefers full sun for best growth but tolerates some shade.

Water

Consistently moist, well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogging.

Especially important for young trees and during dry spells.

Soil

Deep, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loamy soils.

Temperature

Hardy, prefers cool, temperate climates.

Tolerates cold winters and mild summers.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally not required for established trees; light feeding for young or struggling plants.

Use a balanced, slow-release formula in early spring if needed.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

30-50 m

Spread

8-15 m

Growth Rate

Medium

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Color

Dark green, Silvery-white

Leaf Type

Needle-like

Flower Size

1-5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Abies argentea Chambray
Abies duplex Hormuz.
Abies metensis Gordon
Abies miniata Knight ex Gordon
Abies pardei Gaussen
Abies rinzii K.Koch
Abies taxifolia Desf.
Abies taxifolia Duhamel
Abies taxifolia Raf.
Abies tenuirifolia Beissn.
Abies vulgaris Poir.
Picea kukunaria Wender.
Picea metensis Gordon & Glend.
Picea pectinata (Lam.) Loudon
Picea pyramidalis Gordon
Picea tenuifolia Beissn.
Pinus alba (Mill.) Münchh.
Pinus baldensis Zuccagni
Pinus heterophylla K.Koch
Pinus lucida Salisb.
Pinus picea L.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classPinopsida
  • orderPinales
  • familyPinaceae
  • genusAbies
  • speciesAbies alba
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.

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