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botanical gardens Massey - Tarbes |
Area of origin:
Mountains of Central and Southern Europe, the Pyrenees and the
Alps, as far as the Balkans. It occurs at altitudes of 300-1,700
m (328-1850yds) (mainly over 500 m), on mountains with a rainfall of over 1,000 mm.
Adult Dimensions: Height up to 50 m (164'), width up to 15 m
(49.2').
Foliage: Evergreen. Soil Type: Light, rich and moist. Dislikes lime.
Hardiness: Requires an ambient humidity. Cannot tolerate
very dry climates. Sensitive to spring frosts. Hardy
tolerant to -28°C. Exposure: Full sun.
Characteristics and Uses:
This
tree has symbolised Christmas for 300 years. It has
a long clear bole surmounted by a pyramidal crown that becomes flat-topped with age.
The wood is tender and light, yellow
white is easy to work. It is used for carpentry, cabinet making
and paper-making. The silver fir appears to have a silvery colour when seen from bellow.
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