Abies fraseri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pursh) Poir.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Encycl. Suppl. 5: 35. (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511165
Common Names
- Fraser's Fir
- Fraser's Silver Fir
- Fraser's Abies
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies fraseri (also called Fraser fir, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to the Appalachian Mountains of the United States. It has a pyramidal shape with a rounded top and grows up to 25 m (82 ft) tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows in temperate and subalpine climates.
Uses & Benefits
Abies fraseri is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies fraseri has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in spring and are followed by small, round, winged seeds. The seedlings are small and slow-growing.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abies fraseri is a coniferous evergreen tree native to the eastern United States. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall or spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Abies fraseri
Abies fraseri can be found in the Appalachian Mountains of the United States.
Abies fraseri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies fraseri?
Abies fraseri
What is the common name of Abies fraseri?
Fraser Fir
What is the natural range of Abies fraseri?
Eastern North America
Species in the Abies genus
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,
References
Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies fraseri (Pursh) Poir.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification