Giant Fir

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Vancouver Islands to CA & MT

Location

Conifer Slope

Source of plant

Marvin Rumpler, Treehaven Evergreen Nursery, Needlefast Evergreens Inc., Forestfarm Nursery, Edward Cope

Description

Fast growing tree, 30 to 70M (occasionally 90 to 100M) tall, largest of all the Abies spe cies. Crown of anattractive conical form, the branches bowed outwards, ascending at the tips, bark smooth but with many resin blisters, eventually deep brown and grooved.

USDA Hardiness Zone

6

Special characteristics

winter interest