Plants ยป Abies

Abies alba

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Abies alba
Family Pinaceae
Genus Abies
Species
Common Name(s) Silver fir, Common silver fir, European silver fir
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Description

This species is a fast growing, conical conifer. It will produce glossy, dark green needles which are pale underneath held in 2 rows on the lateral branches. The bark is dark grey in colour. It will produce cones up to 15cm long. Fully hardy.

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Semi-moist conditions.
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light, medium, heavy, clay soil.
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Foliage
Height (m) : 20 - 35
Spread (m) : 3 - 9
Growth Habit : Columnar/Upright
Type :
Colour : Green
Scent : Faint

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Flowering : Mid Spring
Fruit : Early Autumn - Early Autumn

Flowers
Colour : Red, Brown
Size : Quite large (10 to 20 cm)
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Scent : Faint
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Fruit
Type : cone-like
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Size : Medium (3 to 10 cm)
Edibility :

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