Abies fraseri
Abies fraseri - Fraser Fir
More About Abies fraseri
- Slender specimen with an overall pyramidal shape
- Horizontal branch structure with glossy, dark green needles
- Underside of the needle displays two silver bands
- Purple cones grow upright and disintegrate while still on the plant
- Lends itself to both specimen or group plantings
- A popular cut Christmas tree
Interesting Notes:
The Fraser fir is native to isolated areas of the Appalachian Mountains in the United States and the common name honours the Scottish botanist John Fraser, who discovered this plant.
Zone:
5Height:
15-20 mSpread:
5-6 mFraser Fir Growing and Maintenance Tips
Suitable for a moist, well-drained soil. Benefits from shearing if a formal conical shape is desired.
Abies fraseri Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Evergreen
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedMoist to Wet Soils
Average to Dry Soils
Growth Rate
MediumHabit
ConicalPyramidal
Upright
Foliage Color
Green (dark)Landscape uses
SpecimenSuitable Substitutions for Abies fraseri
Picea mariana
Black Spruce
Picea glauca
White Spruce
Abies balsamea
Balsam Fir
