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Fraser Fir Scientific Name: Abies fraseri Height: 30-60 feet Width: 15-25 feet Growth Rate: 6-10 inches per year Habitat: Site selection is very important. It requires well-drained soil and will not tolerate wet soil conditions or droughty conditions. It prefers loam or heavier soil and full sun. Spacing: 8' x 8' or 10' x 10' Fraser Fir has excellent winter hardiness with a tendency to break dormancy late in the spring. Needles are ½ to ¾ inch in length, dark green on the upper surface, and silver to bluish on the lower surface. It is a good tree for wildlife cover in winter, but is susceptible to windfall. It is shade intolerant. More Info: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/silvics_manual/Volume_1/abies/fraseri.htm |
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