Abies alba
Silver Fir, European Silver Fir
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Evergreen
Height:
18 - 30m
Width:
5 - 8m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)
Drought Tolerance:
Very Low
Flooding Tolerance:
Low
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Unknown
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Parks, Residential
Native to Ontario:
No
Native to North America:
No
Insects and Diseases
No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Can tolerate infestations of balsam woolly adelgid.
Management Notes
None of significance
Cultivars
Green Spiral, Pendula, Pyramidalis