Description:
Firs prefer an organic soil in a moist to well-drained area. Roots are
usually shallow and grow straight out from the trunk. Firs are great
used as a screen or specimen in the landscape.
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| Common Name: |
Fir |
| Botanical
Name: |
Abies |
| Type: |
Evergreen shrub or tree |
| Soil
Preference: |
Prefers well-drained soil
with a pH of acidic to slightly alkaline. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full Sun to partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Evergreen, Christmas tree, some are pest tolerant, good
screen or specimen |
| Pests: |
Spider mites, Pine tip shoot moth, Gypsy moth,
Deer |
| Diseases: |
Root rot |
| Care: |
Fertilize with Holly-tone as recommended. Planting Instructions:
Trees & Shrubs
Water & Fertilizer Schedule
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| Varieties:
This variety listing is for
informational purposes only,
it is not a catalog.
To view our catalog or availability, click
here
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Abies balsamea 'Nana'
Dwarf Balsam Fir
zones: 3-6
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| Description:
Green needles have white, aromatic lines underneath. |
| Bloom Color: |
n/a |
| Bloom Time: |
n/a |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
24-36" |
| Spread: |
36" |
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Abies
balsamea phanerolepis
Canaan Fir, West Virginia Balsam Fir
zones: 4-7
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| Description:
Dark green needles. Dense pyramidal shape. Similar but easier to
grow than Fraser Fir. Prefers moist sites and partially shaded
conditions. |
| Bloom Color: |
n/a |
| Bloom Time: |
n/a |
| Foliage Color: |
Dark green |
| Height: |
40-50' |
| Spread: |
20-25' |
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Abies concolor
Concolor Fir, Colorado Fir, White Fir
zones: 4-7
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| Description:
This may the the best Fir for the eastern US. It prefers and makes its
best growth on moist, rich, well-drained soils. Dislikes heavy clay.
Root system is usually shallow unless grown in well-drained sandy soils.
Trees do not produce cones annually. Trees are known to live up to 500 years
on native habitat. Old trees often are hollow. Pest tolerant and deer
resistant. Makes a good substitute for Colorado Blue Spruce. |
| Bloom Color: |
n/a |
| Bloom Time: |
n/a |
| Foliage Color: |
Blue-green |
| Height: |
75-100' |
| Spread: |
20-35' |
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Abies fraseri
Fraser Fir, Southern Balsam Fir
a.ka.
Abies balsamea var. fraseri
zones: 4-7
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| Description:
Fraser Fir likes an organic, moist soil. Makes one the nicest
Christmas trees and is very popular! Pyramidal shape. Tolerates
occasional wetness and salt well. The roots of the Fraser Fir are
usually shallow and grow straight out from the trunk. Red squirrels love the
terminal buds and seeds. |
| Bloom Color: |
n/a |
| Bloom Time: |
n/a |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
30-50' |
| Spread: |
15-20' |
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Abies koreana 'Silberlocke'
Korean Fir
zones: 4-7
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| Description:
This beautiful Fir will stand out in any landscape. The slightly
curved needles are fluorescent blue with silver-white undersides.
Conical shape. Will grow in dry soils. |
| Bloom Color: |
n/a |
| Bloom Time: |
n/a |
| Foliage Color: |
Blue |
| Height: |
30-50' |
| Spread: |
10-15' |
