Abies amabilis

The Pacific silver fir is generally considered the most beautiful fir growing in Arboretum Mustila. It has duly earned its binomial name, where amabilis stands for amiable or lovely. The dark green needles of the Pacific silver fir are sublimely decorative. ‍‍‍Its growth habit is majestic‍‍‍: the branches overlap evenly in whorls, creating a harmonious and peaceful appearance. ‍‍‍When mature, this fir grows vigorously into a stately, dense tree,‍‍‍ but the young seedlings grow frustratingly slowly, and are as demanding and whimsical as might be expected from a princess of firs.