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Abies alba 'Spreading Star'
Common Name: 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 If you want, I can shorten this for a plant tag, flag it as slow-growing, or format it exactly to match your conifer inventory spreadsheet.
| Plant Type: | Dwarf Conifer |
| Width: | 4-8' |
| Height: | 3' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit Color | Purple |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Specimen, Groundcover |
| Shape: | Pyramidal, Wide Spreading |
| Soil Type | Clay |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |