Description Family Pinaceae Originating from south-western United States A silver haze of slender, gracefully curving needles, borne on elegantly downswept branches, gives this wonderful fir an architectural and ethereal presence. Naturally forming a large shrub, it can, with a little pruning, become an oriental serene centrepiece, ideal for large planters. Its brilliant colour and tiered conical form (if left to grow naturally) is adaptable to most planting styles, providing a striking contrast to darker leaved plants, complimenting spikey Mediterranean species, and contributing an exceptionally bold form to contemporary gardens. Easy to grow in all but alkaline soils in full sun. Height and spread in 20 – 50 years 4m x 2m.
