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W. Mark and J. Reimer

Photo Locations:
Regional Parks Botanic Garden, Tilden Regional Park - Berkeley, CA

SILVER FIR
Abies amabilis

General Notes

     Most productive in moist, well-drained, deep soils. Has fragrant bark and leaf. Native to Western Coast United States.

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• Abies amabilis - Pinaceae
• Synonyms:
  Common Names: Silver Fir, Cascades Fir, Amabilis Fir
• Native To: Western Coast United States
• Habit: Erect or Spreading and covers an Extensive Area.
  Has Evergreen foliage.
• Shape: Conical
• Sunset Zones: 3 - 7 and 15 - 17
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 8
• Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Moist but Well Drained Soil
• Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
• Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Neutral
• Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
• Height: 70 - 100 feet
• Canopy Width: 12 - 20 feet
• Growth Rate: 12 to 24 Inches per Season
• Longevity: Greater than 150 years
• Leaves: Needle Blue Green or Dark Green. No Change in Fall. Evergreen.
• Flowers: Inconspicuous, Purple or Red. Flowers in Spring. Has separate male and female flowers on the same tree (monoecious).
• Cone: Black or Purple Very Large (Over 3.00 inches), fruiting in Fall, Winter or Summer.
• Bark: Light Gray or Red Brown, Furrowed
• Pest & Disease: Susceptible to Aphids and Beetle Borers, Oak Root Rot, Root Rot, Rust and White Pine Blister Rust
• Shading Capacity: Rated as Very Dense in Leaf
• Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
• Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
• Root Damage Potential: Rated as High
• Health Hazard: Allergy
• Fire Resistance: Unfavorable

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SelecTree. "Abies amabilis Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 25, 2013.
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