Profile
Fraser Fir
Abies fraseri
Evergreen Tree
Height |
30 - 50 (feet) |
|---|---|
Spread |
20 - 25 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Needles dark green with a silvery underside; purplish cones at maturity; popular Christmas tree. |
Limitations |
Not tolerant of wind; susceptible to air pollution damage; prefers acidic, moist, well-drained soils; shade tolerant, especially as young trees, but grows best in full sun. |
Hardiness |
SE, SC (Zone 4) |
Origin |
Mountains of southeast United States. |
Cultivars |
See Abies fraseri under Evergreen Shrubs. |
