Abies alba 'Spreading Star'

Spreading Star Silver Fir

Spreading Star Silver Fir (Abies alba ‘Spreading Star’) is a slow-growing, dwarf conifer valued for its low, spreading habit and soft, refined texture. Needles are short, glossy green on top with silvery-white undersides, giving the plant a subtle two-toned shimmer, especially in light wind or sun.

Growth is dense and layered, forming a broad, star-like mound rather than a vertical tree. Branches spread outward gracefully, making it an excellent structural evergreen at ground level. It maintains a neat form with little to no pruning and adds year-round interest.

This cultivar prefers cooler climates, well-drained soil, and protection from extreme heat and drought once established.

Size



Width: 6–10 ft



Height: 2–3 ft



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 4–7



Best Uses


Evergreen groundcover or low specimen



Rock gardens and slopes



Foundation plantings



Alpine and conifer collections



Accent plant in mixed borders



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Plant type

Dwarf Conifer

Height

3'

Width

4-8'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Fall, Spring, Summer

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Fruit color

Purple

Soil

Clay

Landscape use

Groundcover, Specimen

Shape

Pyramidal, Wide Spreading

Bark

Smooth

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No