European silver fir

Abies alba

Narrow, conical tree up to height of 46 m, bole up to 2 m diameter. Evergreen, coniferous. Crown is cone-shaped with regular whorls of horizontal branches, upturned near their ends. Bark is dark grey. Needles are shiney green on top and silvery beneath - up to 3.5 cm long.

What habitats does it normally live in?

Native of central European highlands. Prefers a cool, moist climate and acidic soil.

What are its young like?

Yellow male flowers are grouped on undersides of twigs. Green female flowers on upper sides near top of tree. Cones 10-15 cm long.

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