Evergreens that eventually become large,
however, there are many dwarf varieties which make excellent specimen and
rock garden accent plants.
Abies
alba 'Pyramidalis'
European Silver Fir
Height: 45-65'
Width: 12-20’
Zone: 5
A densely needled ornamental
conifer, has deep green needles with a silvery underside. The branches often
grow upwards at an angle from the main trunk. The tree looks like a column
and first, then becoming more like a thin cone in shape.
3-3½'
3½-4'
Abies
fraseri
Fraser Fir
Height: 30-75'
Width: 20-25’
Zone: 4
Densely arranged long needles
and horizontal branching create a very solid pyramidal habit characteristic
of this species. Prefers well-drained soils for best performance.