Pacific Silver Fir
Abies Amabilis
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 4–7Type Conifer, TreeClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–7
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 100–150 Ft.
- Mature width
- 40–60 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Conifer, Tree
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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