Abies procera - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rehder
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 42: 522. (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511367
Common Names
- Procera Fir
- Noble Fir
- Red Silver Fir
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies procera (also called Noble fir, among many other common names) is a coniferous tree native to the mountains of western North America. It has a pyramidal shape with a dense crown and short, horizontal branches. Its needles are blue-green and its cones are cylindrical and upright. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in mountain forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Abies procera is used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. It is also used for timber, fuel, and essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies procera has small, yellow-green flowers, with small, brown seeds and seedlings with long, narrow needles.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abies procera is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and the cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Abies procera
Abies procera can be found in the mountains of North America.
Abies procera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies procera?
Abies procera
What is the common name of Abies procera?
Noble fir
What is the natural range of Abies procera?
Pacific Northwest of 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
Alfred Rehder (1863-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rehder' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies procera Rehder: Placement according to April 2023 Classification