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Pacific silver fir

Abies amabilis

The Pacific silver fir is a tall tree with soft, green needles and beautiful cones. It grows in cool, moist forests and provides homes for many animals.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Pacific silver fir is a tall, slender evergreen with a narrow, conical shape. Its dark green needles have distinctive silvery-white undersides, giving the tree a shimmering appearance. The smooth, grey bark is often dotted with resin blisters.

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Pacific silver fir
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Pacific silver fir

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its strong, light wood is perfect for making paper and building materials!

Rub its needles for a wonderful, fresh scent, just like a forest!

Unlike other conifers, its cones stand straight up like little candles.

When its cones ripen, they fall apart on the tree, scattering their seeds!

Special abilities

Ability

Winter Warrior

Pacific silver fir has flexible branches that can bend under heavy snow, preventing breakage and helping it survive harsh winter storms.

Ability

Shade Seeker

Pacific silver fir can grow well in low light, allowing young trees to thrive under the canopy of older, taller forest giants.

Ability

Resin Shield

Pacific silver fir has sticky, aromatic resin under its bark that oozes out to trap insects and seal wounds, defending against pests.

Measurements & details

Height
4000-7500 cm
Spread
500-1000 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Wind

Ecological connections

eats

Black-tailed deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Browses on young fir needles and twigs.

eats

Douglas squirrel

Tamiasciurus douglasii

Harvests seeds from mature cones for food caches.

eats

Fir engraver beetle

Scolytus ventralis

Tunnels under the bark, affecting tree health.

symbiotic with

Wine-cap rooter

Rhizopogon vinicolor

Fungus helps the tree absorb water and nutrients.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Stay on trails and don't climb trees without adult supervision.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Pacific silver fir?

4000-7500 cm

How wide does Pacific silver fir spread?

500-1000 cm

When does Pacific silver fir bloom?

Spring

Is Pacific silver fir edible?

No

Is Pacific silver fir toxic?

None

What is Pacific silver fir's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Pacific silver fir pollinated?

Wind

Where is Pacific silver fir usually found?

Forests

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