Abies grandis (Grand Fir)

One of the tallest firs in the world, Abies grandis (Grand Fir) is a large evergreen conifer of narrow, conical habit becoming round-topped or straggly with age. Its spreading and drooping branches are densely clad with sharp-tipped needles, shiny dark green above with two silver bands beneath. The needles are arranged in 2 distinct, flattened rows. They exude an orange aroma when crushed. Usually very resinous, the seed cones, up to 4 in. long (10 cm), are light-green or purple-tinged when young maturing to reddish-brown. Held upright along the branches, they create a lovely contrast against the deep green foliage. A fast grower, its gray bark is thin when young, thickening and becoming brown with age. Grand Fir makes a useful specimen tree.

• Grows up to 100-250 ft. high (30-75 m) and 20-35 ft. wide (6-11 m).
• Performs best in full sun or part shade in rich, slightly acidic, consistently moist, well-drained soils.
• Keep an eye out for aphids, adelgids, cankers, heart rot, root rot, needle rust and twig blight.
• No pruning required.
• Propagate by seed or grafting
• Native to Southern British Columbia south along Pacific coast to California, also in central Idaho and eastern Oregon.