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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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    Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke'

    aka Abies koreana 'Silberlocke', Horstmann's Silberlocke Korean Fir

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 10'-18'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke' foliage by Conifer Kingdom
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    Abies nordmanniana 'Golden Spreader'

    aka Golden Spreading Nordman Fir, Nordman's Dwarf Golden Spreader Fir

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Abies nordmanniana 'Golden Spreader' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Abies bracteata

    aka Abies venusta, Bristle Cone Fir, Santa Lucia Fir

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 60'-80'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Abies bracteata form by Stan Shebs
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    Abies grandis

    aka Giant Fir, Grand Fir

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 100'-300'

    Width: 25'-40'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Abies grandis form by Nigel Homer
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    Abies koreana

    aka Korean Fir

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-18'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Abies koreana cones by Lestath
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