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Abies alba

'Pyramidalis'


Pyramidal White Fir




Origin:  Found growing as a sport on a white fir in England in 1851.
            Mike's Opinion

this is Mike

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A rather rare oddity and not widely available. It is a plant however that I believe may have merit in the small garden because of its dense, compact from and great colour.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Abies
Species
alba
Cultivar
'Pyramidalis'
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (evergreen)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Canadian Hardiness Zone
2 - 5a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-35 to -29
Temperature (°F)
-30 to -20
Height
60 m
Spread
1 – 1.5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
April
General Description
A dense pyramidal shape with dark green to silver needles with silver undersides. Very slow growing.
Landscape
An uncommon landscape plant, however suited to the smaller landscape because of its dense, pyramidal form and slow growth. Quite a striking plant towards maturity.
Cultivation
Full sun but tolerates partial shade, sandy loam to some clay soil, with a pH range from 5 – 7. Requires good soil moisture to perform well.
Shape
Dense pyramidal shape.
Growth
Slow
ID Characteristic
The leaves are broad for a conifer and are held horizontally along the branch. It has a very dense pyramidal form.
Pests
Aphids and scale may become a problem.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Bark/Stem Description
Brown to grey-green colour when still young, plate like when reaching maturity. Young branches are pubescent.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
The buds are not resinous.
Leaf Description
Dark green needles with silver undersides, in narrow columns, densely packed together, held horizontally along the branch.
Flower Description
Not showy.
Colour Description
Dark green, silver to cream; grey-green bark.
Texture Description
Medium.
Notable Specimens
The Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, Vineland, Ontario, Canada. The Toronto Botanic Garden, Toronto, Canada.
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