Abies amabilis (N)

Common name: Pacific silver fir

Family name: Pinaceae

Useful cultivars and selections:  ‘Compacta’(dwarf) ‘Hoyt HB’(silvery dwarf) ‘Procumbens’ (spreading) ‘Spreading Star’ (low growing)

USDA Hardiness Zone:  6

Mature height and spread:  20-40m; 5m

Form: evergreen conifer

Water use: medium

Soil requirements: moist, deep, well-drained soils

Leaf arrangement:  densely arranged, have ski jumper, leave shorter than grandis; two stomatal bands below

Flower/cone/fruit description(s):  cones erect, ovoid, 10-14cm, imbracte

Limitations: shade, salt tolerant, like cool

Suitable uses:  Christmas decoration, ornamental tree in large parks, paper making

Quick ID description:  ski jumper; strong smell; stomatal bands

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http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ldplants/abam.htm