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Pinaceae
Pacific Silver Fir Flower
Abies amabilis
Endurance and clarity.
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Genus
- Abies
- Native to
- Pacific Northwest, Western North America
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- Evergreen Conifer
- Height
- 100-180 feet
- Sunlight
- Partial Shade to Full Sun
- Soil
- Moist, Acidic
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Hardiness
- 5-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The species name 'amabilis' means 'lovely' in Latin, a testament to its graceful form.
- Pacific silver fir gets its common name from the silvery-white undersides of its flat needles.
- The purple cones stand upright on the branches like candles and disintegrate on the tree when mature.
- This tree can live over 400 years and is common in high-elevation forests.
- Crushed needles emit a pleasant balsam fragrance and were used by indigenous peoples for purification.
Color meanings
0
Longevity
1
Elevation
2
Patience