Fraser Fir
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Fraser Fir
Abies fraseri (Pursh) Poir.
The Fraser Fir is a tall tree with soft, flat needles that have a lovely fragrance. It is popular for Christmas trees!
Habitat: Mountain forests
Appearance
The Fraser Fir is a pyramidal evergreen with distinctive silvery-green needles. Its soft, flat needles often have two silver bands on their undersides. It produces unique upright, dark purple cones that break apart on the branch.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassPinopsidaOrderPinalesFamilyPinaceaeGenusAbies
Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Instead of falling down, its purple cones break apart while still on the branches!
Its soft, fragrant needles make it super popular as a Christmas tree!
The sticky sap from this tree was once used to help heal wounds!
These special trees only grow high up on mountains in a few US states!
Special abilities
Ability
Resin Power
Fraser Fir has sticky resin blisters that protect it from hungry insects and mend small injuries!
Ability
Upright Cones
Fraser Fir produces cones that stand tall like candles, helping its seeds fly further when they release!
Ability
Mountain Dweller
Fraser Fir can grow in cold, windy mountain tops thanks to its sturdy, flexible branches.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 9-24 m
- Canopy Spread
- 4-8 m
- Edible
- No
- Trunk Diameter
- 40-75 cm
- Lifespan
- 80-150 years
- Fruit Type
- Cone
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
Ecological connections
parasitizes
Balsam Woolly Adelgid
Adelges piceae
A tiny insect that severely harms the tree
shelters
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Nests in the tree and eats its seeds
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Deer browse on its needles and twigs
shelters
Black Bear
Ursus americanus
May use its dense branches for cover
Traits
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.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
Southern Balsam Fir
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Fraser Fir?
9-24 m
How wide does Fraser Fir spread?
4-8 m
Is Fraser Fir edible?
No
How big is Fraser Fir?
40-75 cm
How long does Fraser Fir live?
80-150 years
Where is Fraser Fir usually found?
Mountain forests
What kind of fruit does Fraser Fir produce?
Cone
How fast does Fraser Fir grow?
Medium
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