Growth is approximately 12 to 18 inches per year when the tree becomes established. Simple pruning will control the height of this tree. Boughs are excellent for holiday decorating. It makes a nice specimen tree, or is excellent for screening and hedging in the garden. Often called silver fir, the foliage is dark green with a silvery-green color underneath.
Shape is generally irregular unless the trees are nursery grown locally.
One of the finest living trees for use during the holiday season. The needles are a bluish-green color. Boughs are often used in wreaths and swags. It is a well shaped pine with dark green needles. Often used as a living Christmas tree.