Silver Fir (Abies) Gardening Tips


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Abies species


Abies concolor
Abies concolor

Abies koreana
Abies koreana

Abies mariesii
Abies mariesii

Abies homolepis
Abies homolepis

Abies lasiocarpa
Abies lasiocarpa

Abies veitchii
Abies veitchii


Silver Fir (Abies) is an evergreen conifer. Among them is Balsam Fir, Abies balsamea, which is fragrant, from which several dwarf forms were derived and became popular in small gardens. Balsam Fir will not grow on shallow, chalky soil or in heavily polluted air. So if you live near a busy road, it is best not to try growing it.

Korean fir, Abies koreana forms an attractive cone shape. Its leaves are dark green and bluish on the underside. There are several cultivars, the best known being "Silberlocke", with slightly twisted leaves.


Botanical Name Abies
Planting condition In sun and well-drained neutral to acid soil
Propagation By seed in late winter, grafting in winter
Pests and diseases Adelgids, honey fungus


  More Abies photos Gardening Tips

Abies alba
Abies alba
by Vassil (public domain)


Abies alba, with ruler
Abies alba, with ruler
© 2004 Daniel Milaczewski (GFDL)




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