Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
Japan
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
open Woodlands, Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black, Brown
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Moisture, Shade areas
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Moisture, Shade areas
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Anxiety, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Stress
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Insect Bites, Itching, Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Inner Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Traditional medicine, Wood is used for making furniture
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ABIES alba
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Silver Fir, European Silver Fir
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Silver Fir
sasanqua
In German
Weißtanne
sasanqua
In French
Argent sapin
sasanqua
In Spanish
abeto blanco
sasanqua
In Portuguese
prata Fir
Sasankya
In Polish
srebrna Jodła
Sasankya
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Fir and Sasanqua
Season and care of Silver Fir and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Fir and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Fir is Clay, Loam and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Fir and Sasanqua Physical Information
Silver Fir and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Fir and Sasanqua are as follows:
Silver Fir flower color: Not Available
Silver Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Fir and Sasanqua
Care of Silver Fir and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Fir pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.