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Spreading Star Red Silver Fir

Scientific name: Abies amabilis 'Spreading Star'
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:3 ft
Width:6 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description A conifer enthusiast will find the low grower Spreading Star Red Silver Fir a true wonder. The older blue-green foliage contrasts well with new spring growth.

  Morphology:
This spreading ground-cover-like dwarf conifer features a prostrate habit keeping it less than 3’ in height but perhaps up to 6’ in width after 10 years. In the spring months the new growth is light green which contrasts well with darker older needles. Each year it may grow 4”-8” in width.

  Adaptation:

This plant needs full sun in a cooler climate, and partial shade where is warmer.

  Pests:
None reported.
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