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  3. Vascular Plants
  4. Conifers
  5. Conifers
  6. Pine Family
  7. Firs
  8. Abies
  9. Silver Fir

species 12,986 observations

Silver Fir

Abies alba

Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

34 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Small Engrailed, Autumnal Moth, Rusty Tussock Moth, Spruce Budworm Moth 6
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Western Conifer Seed Bug 27
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Red Mason Bee 1

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Rocky Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Deer resistant
Yes
Habit
Erect
Plant type
Perennial Tree

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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