Fraser Fir
Abies fraseri
Abies fraseri
Foliage: Dark Green
Fall Foliage: Dark Green Fruit: Cones Habit/Form: Pyramidal Uses: Naturalizing, screen |
Zone Hardiness: 4
Plant Height: 50 - 55 ft Plant Width: 15 - 25 ft Light: Sun/Part Shade Growth Rate: Slow |
Fraser Firs have flattened, shiny, sweetly fragrant needles that are dark green with white banding underneath. The elongated, upright cones are deep purple, and as they mature they turn a pale brown. Used as a specimen, for screening, or a Christmas tree. Does not tolerate drought conditions or salt. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is native to North American.