Abies fraseri
Wildlife Attracted: red and grey squirrel, black bear
Typical uses: wind cover, Christmas tree, erosion control
Soil: acidic, well-drained, sandy-loam to loam soil
Sunlight Requirements: full sun to partial shade
Mature Height: 30-50’
Mature Width: 10-25’
All measurements are approximate
Fraser Fir single tree in pot. Small tree (35-55 ft.), a southern species that grows in high elevations, but is similar to our native balsam fir. Good for windbreaks, provides good winter cover for wildlife, and Christmas trees. Sensitive to drought, prefers sandy to rocky soil that is acidic. Best in full sun, but is moderately shade tolerant.
Abies fraseri
Wildlife Attracted: red and grey squirrel, black bear
Typical uses: wind cover, Christmas tree, erosion control
Soil: acidic, well-drained, sandy-loam to loam soil
Sunlight Requirements: full sun to partial shade
Mature Height: 30-50’
Mature Width: 10-25’
All measurements are approximate
Fraser Fir single tree in pot. Small tree (35-55 ft.), a southern species that grows in high elevations, but is similar to our native balsam fir. Good for windbreaks, provides good winter cover for wildlife, and Christmas trees. Sensitive to drought, prefers sandy to rocky soil that is acidic. Best in full sun, but is moderately shade tolerant.