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1495M Silver Fir - Abies alba
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Plant grown in 1,3 liter container – Height of plant: 25/35 cm.
14.50 Available
1495P Silver Fir - Abies alba
Plant grown in 1,3 liter container – Height of plant: 25/35 cm.
Unit price available starting from 3 units purchased.
13.95 Available
1495N Silver Fir - Abies alba
Plant grown in 1,3 liter container – Height of plant: 25/35 cm.
Unit price available starting from 10 units purchased.
12.95 Available
1495Q Special Offer - 30%
Silver Fir - Abies alba
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Plant grown in 1,3 liter container – Height of plant: 25/35 cm.
9.99 Available
1495NB Silver Fir - Abies alba
Plant grown in 1,3 liter container – Height of plant: 25/35 cm.
Unit price available starting from 25 units purchased.
8.95 Available
1495NE Silver Fir - Abies alba
Plant grown in 1,3 liter container – Height of plant: 25/35 cm.
Unit price available starting from 50 units purchased DELIVERY INCLUDED.
8.75 Available
1495ND Silver Fir - Abies alba
Plant grown in 1,3 liter container – Height of plant: 25/35 cm.
Unit price available starting from 100 units purchased DELIVERY INCLUDED.
8.55 Available
1495A FERTILISER – Fertiliser tablet to place at the bottom of the hole before planting. Slow release over 7 to 8 months. Only 1 tablet in each hole. 0.40 Available

 

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Silver Fir - Abies alba (latin)

Area of origin: Mountains of Central and Southern Europe, the Pyrenees and the Alps, as far as the Balkans. It occurs at altitudes of 300-1,700m (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.


Properties 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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