Pacific Silver Fir

Abies Amabilis

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Overview

The Pacific Silver Fir, Abies amabilis, is a stately evergreen, revered for its symmetrical shape and dense foliage. Grows up to 100-180 ft tall with a 20-30 ft spread. Its needles display a lustrous dark green top with a distinctive silvery-white underside, and the smooth bark adds textural interest. Ideal for spacious landscapes in USDA zones 4-6, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers part to full sun exposure.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–7Climate Temperate

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — revered for its symmetrical shape and dense foliage

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — Its needles display a lustrous dark green top with a distinctive silvery-white underside

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — revered for its symmetrical shape and dense foliage

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — well-drained soils and prefers part to full sun exposure

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — and the smooth bark adds textural interest

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — Ideal for spacious landscapes in USDA zones 4-6

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — The Pacific Silver Fir, or Abies amabilis, is a stunning evergreen conifer indigenous to the Pacific Northwest

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–7

Shape & size

Mature height: 100–150 Ft.
Mature width: 40–60 Ft.

Classification

Family: Pinaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — Grows up to 100-180 ft tall with a 20-30 ft spread

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — Its needles display a lustrous dark green top with a distinctive silvery-white underside

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — revered for its symmetrical shape and dense foliage

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — well-drained soils and prefers part to full sun exposure

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — and the smooth bark adds textural interest

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — Ideal for spacious landscapes in USDA zones 4-6

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — The Pacific Silver Fir, or Abies amabilis, is a stunning evergreen conifer indigenous to the Pacific Northwest

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — It is renowned for its graceful symmetrical shape and lush

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — with a proportional spread of about 20 to 25 feet at maturity

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — They are arranged in a flattened spruce-like pattern

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — delicate texture to the touch.<br><br>The bark of the Pacific Silver Fir is smooth and gray on young trees

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — Its needles are a shimmering silver-green, about 1 to 1.5 inches long, contributing to its common name

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — This species thrives in cool, moist environments, preferring well-drained, acidic soil

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — becoming furrowed with age

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — It provides excellent habitat for wildlife, offering shelter and food

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — as it brings year-round interest and an elegant presence

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — both vertically and horizontally.<br><br>The Pacific Silver Fir is relatively slow-growing but worth the wait

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — It is important to provide ample space for this fir to grow

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — ensure it is positioned with enough space to accommodate its majestic height and spread

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — It serves well as a windbreak or privacy screen due to its dense foliage

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — avoiding overhead or nearby structural encroachments

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — conifer / tree for full

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — revered for its symmetrical shape and dense foliage; and the smooth bark adds textural interest

Pacific Silver Fir (Abies Amabilis) — For clients interested in sustainable features

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