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    Abies fraseri

    Also Known As

    • Fraser Fir

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 30'-50'
    • W: 20'-25'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Abies fraseri plant details

    Abies fraseri is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. and brown, green and purple fruit. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies fraseri

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: pinaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 25 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Uses: christmas tree, dense, fragrant, pyramidal

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies fraseri

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This medium-sized tree with its narrow conical crown is the only fir native to the South East U.S.; prefers cooler sites. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Lush, deep dark green short needles make the fraser fir a stunning landscape tree. Bark is gray, thin, smooth, with age developing reddish scales. Makes an excellent live Christmas tree. Introduced in 1811. Growth Rate slow

    By: Garden World

    Dark green needles with silver undersides, dense habit when young, becomes more open. Hardy to Zone 4

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Native to the high, cool elevations of the Appalachian Mountains, this beautiful, pyramidal tree is widely grown as Christmas trees. Dark green needles with silvery undersides give it a blue look overall. Branches are well spaced and held stiffly horizontal. Grows 30-40' tall and 20-25' wide.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Abies fraseri plant

    How to Grow Abies fraseri

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • green
      • purple
      • brown

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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