European Silver Fir (abies alba)

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Bare-rooted trees available only between November and late April. Orders will only be dispatched during this period when the trees are not in active growth.


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20-40cm
£2.73
£1.87
£1.37
£1.00
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Growing ​European Silver Fir (Abies alba)
  • Majestic evergreen conifer with dark green needles silver underneath, forming a pyramidal shape; highly ornamental for large gardens, parks, and woodlands.
  • Valuable timber tree: strong, lightweight wood used for construction, furniture, plywood, and pulp.
  • Promotes forest diversification in Britain; productive alternative species with good growth potential in suitable sites.
  • Shade-tolerant, supports natural regeneration and continuous cover forestry.
  • Historically used as a Christmas tree; contributes to biodiversity and air purification.
Planting Guidelines
  • Site selection: Choose sheltered locations protected from cold winds and exposure; best in moist, humid areas with annual rainfall >700 mm (ideally >1000 mm). Avoid open, windy, or drought-prone sites.
  • Soil: Moist but well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral (prefers pH around 5–7); fertile loamy or clay soils. Avoid alkaline, very dry, peaty, or waterlogged ground.
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade; highly shade-tolerant.
  • Hardiness: Fully hardy; cold-resistant but vulnerable to late spring frosts—plant under shelter if possible.
  • Planting: Space widely due to eventual size (up to 45–50 m tall). Protect from deer browsing, as highly palatable.​
  • Care: Slow initial growth, then rapid; monitor for aphids, root rot, and frost damage. Suitable for group planting or underplanting in mixed stands.
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