Hoyt Arboretum, Portland, Oregon, USA
Hoyt Arboretum, Portland, Oregon, USA
Hoyt Arboretum, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Abies alba
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Common name:
European silver fir
Family:
Pinaceae
Distribution:
Central & Southern Europe
Habitat:
Mountainous areas with over 39 in. (1 m.) annual precipitation at 1000 to 6400 ft. (300 to 1950 m.) elevation
IUCN Red list:
Least concern
Hardiness:
Zone 5a -20 to -15 F
Life form:
Evergreen conifer
Comments:
European Silver Fir is a large tree that grows to 160 feet (50 m.) Its needles are .6 to 1.2 in. (15–30mm.) long, dark, glossy green on top with two white bands of stomata below. The species name (alba) is named for its white wood, which is used in making paper and plywood. This fir was a popular Christmas tree in Europe until it was replaced by Nordmann Fir and Norway Spruce. The pine-scented oil extracted from this tree is used in perfumes and bath oils.
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Locations
1:
1400 s, 300 e
(ST 1400,300)
• Accession: 1937-1908/1
2:
1400 s, 800 e
(ST 1400,800)
• Accession: 2003-468/1 • Origin: Czech Republic
3:
1500 s, 200 e
(ST 1500,200)
• Accession: 1967-018/1
4:
1600 s, 400 e
(ST 1600,400)
• Accession: 1937-2151/1
5:
1600 s, 800 e
(ST 1600,800)
• Accession: 1937-2182/1
6:
1600 s, 800 e
(ST 1600,800)
• Accession: 1997-001/1
7:
Herbarium
(HERB)
• Accession: 1937-1908
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Individual