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Red fir

Red fir

Abies magnifica

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 4bZone 7b

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A large, stately evergreen conifer native to high elevations in California with dark green foliage and a narrow, pyramidal form. This slow-growing fir produces attractive purple-red cones and is best suited to cooler climates and higher elevations.

Overview

Form
conical to columnar
Growth Rate
slow
Size
80–180′ tall × 20–40′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Pinaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Sierra Nevada and Cascade Mountains, California and Oregon

Native to: California, Oregon

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
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A
M
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A
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D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Companion Planting

Plants well with