Abies alba 'Pendula' - Weeping European Silver Fir

Weeping European Silver Fir

Abies alba 'Pendula'

  • Upright and narrow with irregular pendulous branches
  • Soft green needles with silver banded undersides
  • An excellent alternative for a weeping specimen

ZONE:
4

HEIGHT:
10-12 m

SPREAD:
3-4 m

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Substitutions Are Available
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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Weeping European silver fir is a low-maintenance option for an unusual upright conifer. Young plants can be selectively pruned and staked to achieve a uniform, compact shape. 

Additional Notes about Weeping European Silver Fir:


This weeping form of European silver fir was found in 1835 at the Godefroy Nursery in Ville D'Avra, France. A mature specimen is in the botanical garden of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
Slow
HABIT:
Weeping
Upright
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Abies alba 'Pendula'

Picea abies 'Aarburg'
Picea abies 'Aarburg'
AARBURG WEEPING NORWAY SPRUCE