Abies alba 'Fastigiata' - 20-25 CM BR

Description
The European silver fir 'Fastigiata' (Abies alba) is a large shrub that grows columnar and usually reaches a height of around 7 metres and a width of around 2.5 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative brown cones adorn Abies alba 'Fastigiata' from September. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, humus-rich, loose, loamy soil in a sunny to shady position.

leaves
The European silver fir 'Fastigiata' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green.

Frost hardiness
The European silver fir 'Fastigiata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
European silver fir 'Fastigiata' is a large, columnar shrub. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 7 m and is approx. 2 - 2.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Fruit
The cylindrical, brown cones of Abies alba 'Fastigiata' appear from September. The young cones are red in colour.

Use
Solitary, park