Skip to main content

Grand Fir (Abies grandis)

Grand Fir (Abies grandis) is a large coniferous tree native to the Pacific Northwest, known for its straight trunk and symmetrical form.

Above information is sourced from Wikipedia

Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Ensure good drainage.

Soil

Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soils. Tolerates a range of soil types but avoids waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Hardy in a wide range of temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize in early spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Ensure good drainage.

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soils. Tolerates a range of soil types but avoids waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Hardy in a wide range of temperatures.

Ideal growing range is -29 to 32 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize in early spring.

Use a balanced evergreen fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

40-70 m

Spread

6-12 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Needle

Image Gallery

Synonyms
Abies aromatica Raf.
Abies excelsior Franco
Abies gordoniana Carrière
Abies occidentalis Cinovskis
Abies parsonii Anon.
Abies parsonsiana Mast.
Picea grandis (Douglas ex D.Don) Loudon
Picea parsonsii Gordon
Pinus grandis Douglas ex D.Don
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classPinopsida
  • orderPinales
  • familyPinaceae
  • genusAbies
  • speciesAbies grandis × concolor
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

FAQs