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Noble Fir

Scientific name: Abies procera
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Coniferous trees
Native:YES
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 9
Sun:Full sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:200 ft
Width:30 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Noble fir is a Pacific Northwest native that is best known as a highly desirable Christmas tree during the holiday season.

  Morphology:
Noble fir is a large evergreen that can grow to a height of 140’-200’ and a width of 30’ in a symmetrically pyramidal to narrow form. A large specimen can have a 3’-5’ diameter trunk! It bears needles which are 1” long and flattened in cross section. There is a prominent groove on the upper surface of the needles. The needles have a bluish white bloom on their surfaces. Needles curve upwards making them resemble a hockey stick.

Cones are 4”-6” long, and barrel shaped. They are borne upright on the branches. Mature cone scales are deciduous, falling off as the seeds within ripen.

  Adaptation:
Noble fir requires full sun for best growth. It can grow in a wide array of soils other than for those which are poorly drained. Noble fir is an attractive tree for ornamental planting and landscaping on larger planting sites.

  Pests:
Root rot is a major problem where the soil is wet during the winter. Interior needle blight can be common on older trees.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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