
Silver fir (Abies alba)
Silver fir, also known as European Silver Fir, Silver Fir
Abies alba, commonly known as the European silver fir, is a large coniferous tree native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It is known for its tall, straight trunk and glossy, dark green needles. It can live for several hundred years and grow up to 60 meters in height.
Key Facts About Silver fir
Attributes of Silver fir
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
40-60 meters
Spread
5-8 meters
Leaf Color
Dark green with two white stomatal bands on the underside
Flower Size
N/A
Flower Color
N/A
Scientific Classification of Silver fir
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Order
Pinales
Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Abies
Species
Silver fir