alpine fir
Also known as: subalpine fir
Tall, evergreen conifer tree with narrowly conical crown. In optimal conditions this species reaches up to 20m. Bark on young trees is smooth and grey. Needle-like leaves are flat, dark green on the top, with two silvery-white lines below. Needles up to 3cm long are spirally arranged on the shoots, twisted at the base. Seed cones are up to 12cm long, dark purple, almost black when young with fine yellow-brown hairy seed scales. Mature seed cones are brown.
Scientific classification
- Species
- alpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa)
- 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 alpine fir
Distribution map
Northern America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of alpine fir
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alpine fir care guide
- Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight conifer feed once yearly in early spring only
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrows best in deep, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils in cooler climates. See conifer cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be affected by honey fungus.
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
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