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Abies fraseri

 
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Family: Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Abies (A-bees) (Info)
Species: fraseri (FRAY-zer-ee) (Info)

Synonym:Pinus fraseri

3 vendors have this plant for sale.

Category:
Herbs
Trees
Conifers

Height:
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By grafting

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

Profile:

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral smiln32 On Nov 9, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK
(Zone 7a) wrote:

Evergreen tree which can reach 40'. Shape is like a pyramid. It is a slow grower.

Bark is smooth and dark green when young. This tree prefers moist, well-drained loamy soil. Prefers cooler climates, too. As with many other fir trees, the deer love this one, too.



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