Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Japan
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Pacific silver fir (Abies amabilis), noble fir (Abies procera)
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-6
5-7
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
allergic conjunctivitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Used as Christmas tree, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Cough, Fever, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Abies Veitchii
ABIES grandis
Common Name
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
Abies grandis
In Hindi
Veitch's Silver Fir
Abies grandis
In German
Veitch's Silver Fir
Küsten-Tanne
In French
Veitch's Silver Fir
Abies grandis
In Spanish
Veitch's Silver Fir
Abies grandis
In Greek
Veitch's Silver Fir
Abies grandis
In Portuguese
Veitch's Silver Fir
Abies grandis
In Polish
Veitch's Silver Fir
Jodła olbrzymia
In Latin
S Veitch abiegnis
Abies grandis
Phylum
Pinophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Veitch's Silver Fir and Grand Fir
Wondering what are the properties of Veitch's Silver Fir and Grand Fir? We provide you with everything About Veitch's Silver Fir and Grand Fir. Veitch's Silver Fir doesn't have thorns and Grand Fir doesn't have thorns. Also Veitch's Silver Fir does not have fragrant flowers. Veitch's Silver Fir has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems and Runny nose and Grand Fir has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems and Runny nose. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Veitch's Silver Fir and Grand Fir and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Grand Fir
Season and care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Grand Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Veitch's Silver Fir and Grand Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Veitch's Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grand Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam and for Grand Fir is Loam while the PH of soil for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic and for Grand Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Veitch's Silver Fir and Grand Fir Physical Information
Veitch's Silver Fir and Grand Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Grand Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Veitch's Silver Fir and Grand Fir are as follows:
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Grand Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Grand Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Grand Fir
Care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Grand Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Veitch's Silver Fir pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grand Fir pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Veitch's Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grand Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.