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Abies fraseri/Fraser Fir
Close-up of evergreen needles
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Close-up of evergreen needles
Because of uprigh, narrow shape it is used as a Christmas tree
Blue coloation of needles make it most attractive
In nursery row growing as Christmas trees
Has that "Christmas Tree" look in the landscape
Has nice, drak green foliage
Close-up of foliage
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Scientific Name:
Abies fraseri
Common Name:
Fraser Fir
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Needleleaf
Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7
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Height:
30-50 feet
Spread:
15 - 20 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Fruit present:
Winter
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Will not preform well in heavy clay soils. Used as a specimen tree, as ornamental in lawn, most widely as a Christmas tree. Will not grow well in hot parts of zone 7.