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Abies alba Pendula

Weeping European Silver Fir

An extremely pendulous silver fir with dark green, glossy foliage and white stripes on the undersurface. Can be used as a ground cover if left unstaked.

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

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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:10-12 m
  • Spread:3-4 m
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
• Slow
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Upright
• Weeping
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Abies alba 'Pendula'

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.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Abies alba 'Pendula'

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.