red fir
Also known as: Californian red fir
Very tall, evergreen, conifer tree, reaching height up to 25-35m in optimal conditions. Crown on young trees is narrowly conical, becoming more open, barrel-shaped on older trees. The common name of this Fir refers to the reddish-brown bark of mature specimens. Needle-like leaves are up to 3.5cm long, blue-green in colour, glossy above, with two pale, grey lines underneath. Needles are spirally arranged along the shoots, slightly twisted, bending upwards. Barrel-shaped, golden-green seed cones are 18 - 25 cm long, with concealed bracts.
Scientific classification
- Species
- red fir (Abies magnifica)
- 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 red fir
Distribution map
USA (California, Oregon, Nevada)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of red fir
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red 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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