Botanical Name: Abies grandis
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Common Name: Grand Fir, Lowland Fir  
Plant photo of: Abies grandis
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Conifer

 

Height Range

40-60'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter

 

Location Uses

With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Filler, Screen

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor
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  • Description

  • Notes

This tree is a very large fir reaching 300' in the natural setting and 80'-200' in cultivation with a spread of 15-25'. Gorgeous deep green, one foot long needles grow in rows along the branches.