Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
Europe
Types
Not available
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
open Woodlands, Woodland Garden Canopy
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Moisture, Shade areas
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Moisture, Shade areas
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anxiety, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Stress
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Insect Bites, Itching, Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Inner Bark, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Traditional medicine, Wood is used for making furniture
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABIES alba
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Silver Fir, European Silver Fir
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Silver Fir
david ward
In German
Weißtanne
david ward
In French
Argent sapin
david ward
In Spanish
abeto blanco
david ward
In Greek
ελάτης
david ward
In Portuguese
prata Fir
david ward
In Polish
srebrna Jodła
david ward
In Latin
aBIES
david ward
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Fir and David Ward
Season and care of Silver Fir and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Fir and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Fir is Clay, Loam and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Fir and David Ward Physical Information
Silver Fir and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Silver Fir and David Ward are as follows:
Silver Fir flower color: Not Available
Silver Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Fir and David Ward
Care of Silver Fir and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Fir pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.