Abies alba ‘Pendula’ is a weeping cultivar of the European silver fir, prized for its dramatic, cascading form and elegant evergreen texture. It’s a distinctive specimen tree that stays relatively narrow but can reach notable height when trained. Can reach up to ~12 ft tall and 4 ft wide at maturity in cultivated settings - Without staking, it becomes a low, serpentine, ground-hugging plant.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Prefers well-drained soil
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Moderate moisture; avoid waterlogged sites
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Hardy in USDA Zones 4–8 (some sources list 2–8)
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Sensitive to air pollution (a trait of the species)