Abies amabilis Spreading Star (Pacific Silver Fir)
Abies amabilis ‘Spreading Star’ is a low-growing, evergreen conifer forming a widely spreading mound adorned with thick, overlapping, horizontal to arching branches clothed in a lush foliage of fluffy, green, long needles with silvery undersides. Slow-growing, 3-4 in. per year (7-10 cm), this Pacific Silver Fir is a great choice for small gardens or rockeries.
Abies amabilis ‘Spreading Star’ is a low-growing, evergreen conifer forming a widely spreading mound adorned with thick, overlapping, horizontal to arching branches clothed in a lush foliage of fluffy, green, long needles with silvery undersides. Slow-growing, 3-4 in. per year (7-10 cm), this Pacific Silver Fir is a great choice for small gardens or rockeries.
- Grows up to 3 ft. high (90 cm) and 6 ft. wide (180 cm).
- Performs best in full sun or part shade in moist, well-drained soils. Full shade tolerant.
- Perfect for small gardens, rock gardens.
- Virtually disease free. Watch for aphids and adelgids. Easy to grow, easy to care for.
- No pruning required.
- Propagate by seed or grafting
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 6 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Abies – Firs |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72″ (180cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |