Abies alba
Silver Fir
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Silver Fir (Abies alba) - Description
Abies alba, the silver fir or European silver fir, is a fir native to the mountains of Europe, from the Pyrenees north to Normandy, east to the Alps and the Carpathians, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and south to southern Italy and northern Serbia.
Silver Fir (Abies alba) - Blooming
Fir trees are planted for screens and windbreaks. White fir is often planted as an ornamental in large parks.
Silver Fir (Abies alba) - Growth
Most firs grow slowly in hot and dry climates at low elevations. Height ranges from dwarfed varieties (avg. 2'-3', 'Abies balsamea') to gigantic (upwards of 200', 'Abies nobilis').
Silver Fir (Abies alba) - Planting
Allow ample room when planting firs as some species can get 20' wide at the base.
Silver Fir (Abies alba) - Pest
Aphids can be a problem for new growth on shoots.
Silver Fir (Abies alba) - Interesting facts
Though often confused with spruce trees, firs are recognizable by their tall, symmetrical shape, large cones (or spiky stalks after ripening) and soft green or gray/blue needles. Most are North American in origin, and grow best in mountainous climates. Firs attract birds, and some varieties are suitable for creating bonsais.
Silver Fir (Abies alba) - Soil and irrigation
Most firs need moderate to regular water.
