Grand Fir – Bare Root
$2.50
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Abies grandis
Size/Seed Zone: Bare root 12″-18″ /262
Sun: Full Sun, some sun or shade, or full shade
Soil Conditions: Moist, seasonally wet
Special Uses: Wildlife, forage, cover, food
Largest true fir, flat needles in two distinct horizontal rows, cones sit upright on branches. Good food and cover for wildlife.
Habitat Notes: This fir is very similar to the more well known Douglas fir. It likes well-drained soils, but can tolerate slightly damper conditions than a Doug. fir. It can tolerate shade early in life, but needs full sun exposure to mature properly. Do not plant in wetland soils!
ID Notes: Similar in appearance to a Douglas fir, but the needles are flatter and have 2 white stripes on the underside.
Caring for Your Bare Root Plants
| Height at 20 yrs. | 40 ft. | Deer Browse | Low |
| Mature Height | 150 ft. | Wildlife Value | Low |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Timber Value | Moderate |
| Lifespan | Long | Resprout Ability | No |
| Moisture Use | Moderate | Hardiness | Moderate-High |
| Drought Tolerance | Moderate | ||
| Sun Tolerance | High |
Wildflower Native Plant Database
Photo Credits: The Wild Garden, www.nwplants.com, Chris Schnepf
