Fraser fir - Wikipedia
The Fraser fir (Abies fraseri), sometimes spelled Frasier fir, is an endangered species of fir native to the Appalachian Mountains of the southeastern United States. They are endemic to only seven montane regions in the Appalachian Mountains.
How to Grow and Care for Fraser Fir - The Spruce
2024年4月5日 · If you've ever seen a live Christmas tree, there is a good chance it was a fraser fir, also known as she-balsam or mountain balsam. One of the most commercially-available holiday trees, fraser fir is used by millions yearly for trees, wreaths, and greenery.
All About Fraser Fir - Treehugger
2022年6月17日 · The Fraser fir is a high-altitude conifer tree related to the northern balsam fir. Abies fraseri occupies a very restricted native range in the southern Appalachian mountains' higher...
Abies fraseri (Fraser Fir, Mountain Balsam, She-Balsam, Southern …
Fraser fir is a needled, evergreen tree in the Pinaceae (pine) family native to the Appalachian Mountains in the southeastern United States. It is found at elevations of 4,000 to 6,700 feet, often in stands with red spruce trees.
How to Plant and Grow a Fraser Fir Tree - Better Homes & Gardens
2024年11月12日 · How to Plant and Grow a Fraser Fir Tree for Year-Round Beauty. Fraser fir is a beloved type of Christmas tree that also offers privacy, beauty, and wildlife value to gardens.
Fraser Fir Tree Care: How To Grow A Fraser Fir Tree - Gardening Know How
2022年7月25日 · Fraser firs (Abies fraseri) are native to the higher elevations of the southern Appalachian Mountains. They are grown commercially for sale as Christmas trees, and they are unrivaled for holiday use because of their fresh fragrance and symmetrical shape.
Abies fraseri - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Abies fraseri, commonly called Fraser fir, is native to small pockets of the southern Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina and Tennessee extending into the southwestern corner of Virginia and far northern Georgia. It is typically found at elevations ranging from 4500’ to 6900’.
Fraser Fir | National Christmas Tree Association
Fraser fir is a uniformly pyramid-shaped tree which reaches a maximum height of about 80 feet and a diameter of 1-1.5 feet. Strong branches are turned slightly upward which gives the tree a compact appearance.
Fraser Fir | Silvics of North America - research.fs.usda.gov
1990年12月1日 · Fraser fir (Abies fraseri), also called southern balsam fir and she-balsam, is a small- to medium-size tree. It is the only fir endemic to the southern Appalachian Mountains. The largest tree on record measures almost 86 cm (34 in) in d.b.h., 26.5 m (87 ft) tall, and has a crown spread of 15.8 m (52 ft). Because of the high elevation at which Fraser fir grows, its primary …
Fraser Fir Tree - Plant Addicts
Fraser firs are long-lived evergreens with a pyramidal shape that makes them popular for growing in the garden or a planter as a living Christmas tree. The dark green needles and purple colored cones give the Fraser fir a distinctive look that is restrained without requiring a rigid pruning schedule. In fact, pruning is not necessary.