Plant Description
Abies grandis
Grand Fir is great for windbreaks, and has attractive blue-green needles. Grand Fir is known to provide food and cover for many native wildlife species.
A Grand Fir tree against a blue sky.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height at 20 yrs | 25 ft |
| Mature Height | 50 ft |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Life Span | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Moderate |
| Drought Tolerance | Moderate |
| Deer Browse | Yes |
| Wildlife Value | Important for habitat and food |
| Timber Value | Moderate |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 4-8 |
| Flower Color | White/Green |
| Bloom Time | April-May |
| Habitat | Conifer forests, dry in the summer and wet in the winter |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Gymnosperms |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Abies |
| Species | A. grandis |
