Abies grandis
GRAND FIR, GIANT FIR
Pinaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 6-9

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, clay, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
60m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: North America

Other Botanical Names: Abies aromatica, A. excelsior, A. gordoniana, A. occidentalis, A. parsonii, A. parsonsiana, Picea grandis, P. parsonsii, Pinus grandis

Other Common Names: Lowland White Fir, Great Silver Fir, Western White Fir, Oregon Fir, Vancouver Fir

 
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Abies grandis
GRAND FIR, GIANT FIR
Pinaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 6-9

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, clay, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
60m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: aromatic; dark green; silver-grey underneath

Ornamental Fruit: brown-purple cone


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental, formal & alpine designs

Uses: accents, shade tree

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Inhalation danger: high allergenic






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