Fraser fir
Also known as: Fraser's balsam fir; southern balsam fir
A medium-sized tree, to 15m tall, forming a narrow, conical crown. Flattened, short leaves 1-2cm long are a shining dark green above with two white bands below and are densely borne on resinous stems. Cylindrical cones, 3.5-7cm long, are dark purple when young maturing to brown with conspicuously-protruding bracts that bend downwards hiding the scales
Scientific classification
- Species
- Fraser fir (Abies fraseri)
- Genus
- Abies
- Family
- Pinaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Fraser fir
Distribution map
Eastern United States
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Fraser fir
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Fraser fir care guide
- Deep occasional watering, let soil drain freely
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep occasional watering, let soil drain freely
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight slow release conifer feed in spring
Pruning
PruningNone required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or grafting
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. See conifer cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
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