Originating in Schneverdingen, Germany at about 1983, this unusual Korean Fir cultivar was named and introduced by nurseryman Gunter Horstmann. Gunter and his wife, Elisabeth, developed a conifer nursery specializing in locating and propagating witches' brooms and unique seedlings from many parts of the world.

Each leaf on every stem bends backwards to expose the silver undersides of the leaf, creating a dazzling effect. The tree becomes green with a silver tinsel-like brightness. Truly a unique and desirable cultivar. From this tree many other smaller, tighter and brighter forms have been created, usually by seed, although some are sports found on 'Silberlocke'. Other forms sometimes available and sought out by collectors include: 'Silberpearle', 'Silbershow', 'Silbermavers', 'Ice Breaker','Silberzwerg', and 'Silberreif'.