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grand fir

Abies grandis

The grand fir is a tall tree with soft, flat needles and a lovely scent. It can grow very high and is often found in forests, providing homes for many animals.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The grand fir is a very tall, narrow evergreen tree with flat, shiny, dark green needles arranged in two neat rows. Its bark is smooth and gray when young, becoming furrowed and reddish-brown with age, often holding distinctive upright, purple-green cones near the top.

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grand fir

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

24

Interesting facts

Grand firs have white stripes on the underside of their needles, which look like tiny racing tracks!

Scratch its bark gently, and you might smell a sweet scent, like oranges or even pineapple!

These trees can grow so tall, they sometimes provide homes for animals like spotted owls high in the canopy!

Unlike other conifers, grand fir cones stand upright and shatter on the branch, never falling whole!

Special abilities

Ability

Needle Navigator

The grand fir has flat, two-ranked needles that make it easy to identify and help capture sunlight efficiently.

Ability

Upright Cone Power

Grand fir cones stand straight up on branches like candles, helping seeds disperse easily when they break apart.

Ability

Fragrant Shield

The fir's bark and needles contain aromatic resins that deter some pests and release a sweet, foresty scent.

Measurements & details

Height
4000-7000 cm
Spread
800-1500 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Wind

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Ecological connections

eats

Elk

Cervus canadensis

browses on young seedlings and foliage

eats

Western Gray Squirrel

Sciurus griseus

harvests and eats seeds from cones

shelters

Black Bear

Ursus americanus

rests and finds cover under large trees

shelters

Spotted Owl

Strix occidentalis

nests and roosts in mature grand firs

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Stay on paths and don't climb trees without an adult's help.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is grand fir?

4000-7000 cm

How wide does grand fir spread?

800-1500 cm

When does grand fir bloom?

Spring

Is grand fir edible?

Yes

Is grand fir toxic?

None

What is grand fir's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is grand fir pollinated?

Wind

Where is grand fir usually found?

Forests

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