Christmastree

Abies alba

Pinaceae
Tree
Ornamental
Evergreen

About this plant

Abies alba, known as the European silver fir or Christmastree, is an ornamental tree that prefers full sun and medium water requirements. It can grow to a significant height of 15–30 meters and is suitable for USDA zones 3–7. This evergreen conifer has loamy, sandy, clay, and peaty soil preferences. It is not fragrant and does not attract pollinators.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Clay, Peaty

Height

22.95–50 m

Spread

5–10 m

Zones

3–7

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Characteristics

  • Type: Tree.
  • Category: Ornamental.
  • Evergreen: Yes.
  • Fragrance: Not fragrant.
  • Pollinators: Does not attract pollinators.
  • Toxic: No.
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Data source: Trefle.io, Perenual