Fir
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Fir
Abies
Firs are tall trees with needle-like leaves that stay green all year. They provide homes for birds and small animals and smell wonderful, especially during the holidays.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Fir is a tall, conical evergreen tree with smooth, grey bark when young. It has distinctive flat, blunt-tipped needles that are soft to touch and often have two white stripes underneath. Its most unique feature is the upright cones, which grow like candles on the branches.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassPinopsidaOrderPinalesFamilyPinaceaeGenusAbies
Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Crushing the needles of certain Fir trees can make them smell like bubblegum or citrus!
Fir trees are often used for making paper, lumber, and even musical instruments.
Some Fir species have bark blisters filled with a sticky, fragrant resin.
The oldest known Fir tree lived for over 700 years!
Special abilities
Ability
Snow Shedder
Fir has a perfect conical shape that helps heavy snow slide right off its branches, preventing damage in snowy habitats.
Ability
Upright Cones
Fir cones grow straight up like candles and disintegrate on the branch, scattering their seeds widely without falling whole.
Ability
Resilient Needles
Fir has soft, flat needles that are well-adapted to photosynthesize efficiently in cold, dark forest environments.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-80 m
- Canopy Spread
- 4-12 m
- Edible
- No
- Trunk Diameter
- 50-250 cm
- Lifespan
- 70-300 years
- Fruit Type
- Cone
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
Ecological connections
eats
Red Squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Gathers and stores fir seeds
eats
Elk
Cervus elaphus
Browses on fir needles and young shoots
shelters
Great Grey Owl
Strix nebulosa
Often nests in large, mature fir trees
symbiotic with
The Sickener
Russula emetica
Forms mycorrhizal association with fir roots
Traits
Cold Hardy
Cold hardy plants are able to withstand low temperatures and freezing conditions without significant damage.
Coniferous
Coniferous plants are typically evergreen, bearing needles or scales and reproductive cones.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Timber
Timber refers to wood that has been prepared for use in building and carpentry.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Also known as
Noble Fir
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy looking at fir trees from a safe distance and avoid climbing them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Fir?
10-80 m
How wide does Fir spread?
4-12 m
Is Fir edible?
No
How big is Fir?
50-250 cm
How long does Fir live?
70-300 years
Where is Fir usually found?
Forests
What kind of fruit does Fir produce?
Cone
How fast does Fir grow?
Medium
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