Abies grandis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Douglas ex. D.Don) Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Penny Cyclop. 1: 30. (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511178
Common Names
- Grand Fir
- Grand Silver Fir
- Grand Silver Firs
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies grandis (also called Grand fir, among many other common names) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to western North America. 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 grandis is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies grandis 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 grandis is a coniferous evergreen tree native to western North America. 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 grandis
Abies grandis can be found in the mountains of western North America.
Abies grandis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies grandis?
Abies grandis
What is the common name of Abies grandis?
Grand Fir
What is the natural range of Abies grandis?
Western 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
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies grandis (Douglas ex. D.Don) Lindl.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification