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European silver fir

European silver fir

European silver fir

Abies alba

tree☀️ full-sun🪴 moist-loam📏 tall🌡️ RHS H6–H7

📋Quick Facts

Height

30.0-50.0m

Spread

8.0-12.0m

Growth

🚀 Fast

Grows quickly, needs regular attention

Care Level

👍 Moderate

Some experience helpful

Water

💧💧💧 Frequent watering

Every "7-10" days

Hardiness

Zone 7

About

Tall conifer with a strong symmetrical form.

Top tip
European silver fir prefers cool, moist soils; best in larger gardens or woodland schemes.
Also known as: Abeto-branco europeu, Abete bianco europeo, Abeto blanco europeo, Sapin pectiné, Weißtanne, Abies alba, Europese zilverspar, European silver fir

Pest Resilience

4/5 — Good resilience

Few significant pests; adelgids occasionally but generally healthy.

Visual Characteristics

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Cones

Produces cones

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What to do now

How to Propagate

🌰Seed
Easy
✂️Cutting
Moderate
🌿Layering
Moderate
🔗Grafting
Advanced
🌬️Air layering
Advanced
🧪Tissue culture
Advanced

Hardiness Zones

H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H6–H7

USDA 5 equivalent

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