Grand Fir, Abies grandis - Native Plants PNW
Cones are borne upright in the tops of the trees. At maturity, the cones shed their scales while still on the tree; therefore it is rare to ever see an intact fir cone on the ground. Grand Fir is most easily recognized by its long needles borne horizontally on opposite sides of the twigs.
Abies grandis - Wikipedia
Abies grandis (grand fir, giant fir, lowland white fir, great silver fir, western white fir, Vancouver fir, or Oregon fir) is a fir native to northwestern North America, occurring at altitudes of sea level to 1,700 metres (5,600 ft). It is a major constituent of the Grand Fir/Douglas Fir Ecoregion of the Cascade Range.
Grand Fir - US Forest Service Research and Development
Grand fir (Abies grandis), also called lowland white fir, balsam fir, or yellow fir, is a rapid-growing tree that reaches its largest size in the rain forest of the Olympic Peninsula of Washington. One tree in that area measures 200 cm (78.9 in) in d.b.h., 70.4 m …
Grand Fir - Abies grandis - PNW Plants - Washington State …
Cones are held in an upright fashion and can be 2”-4” long. Most cones appear in the upper portion of the tree. Grand fir is grown on a wide array of soil types, though it does best in areas west of the Cascades where summers are mild and winters are cool and wet. It can be raised in either sun or shade.
Grand Fir – Abies grandis - NW Conifers
Cones: The cones sit upright on the branches near the treetop. Like other firs, grand fir cones fall apart at maturity, dispersing the winged seeds and leaving a cone core spike on the branch. You won't find grand fir cones on the ground, but you might see some of these scales. Note that the short bracts are hidden inside the cone.
Abies grandis (grand fir) description - conifers.org
2024年11月27日 · It is the only planted tree that has grown large enough to rival the largest trees in habitat (Van Pelt email 2024.11.18). The tallest tree in Norway is a grand fir that was 53.7 m tall when measured in 2022 (Monumental Trees 2022).
Grand Fir, a Majestic Pacific Northwest Native Tree
Grand fir trees have tightly packed, green four-inch cones as shown in the photo. The seeds are released when the cone dries out and opens. Cones open upwards of six months after pollination. Many Indigenous people in the Pacific Northwest make use of grand fir trees. The Nlaka’pamux use its bark for canoes and to cover lodges.
Grand Fir: Majestic Evergreen with Citrus Scent and Strong Wood
2016年10月24日 · Discover the Grand Fir, a tall evergreen with citrus-scented needles and durable wood. Explore its habitat, uses, and wildlife value. Click to learn more about this unique tree!
Grand Fir – Abies grandis - NW Conifers
Cones: The cones sit upright on the branches near the treetop. Like other firs, grand fir cones fall apart at maturity, dispersing the winged seeds and leaving a cone core spike on the branch. You won't find grand fir cones on the ground unless they were dropped by squirrels.
Grand Fir – Abies grandis - Sound Native Plants
2021年10月30日 · Unlike Douglas-fir, Grand fir is a “true fir” of the genus Abies. True firs have flattened needles with blunt tips, and they bear sticky, resinous cones that stand uniquely upright near the tips of the upper branches, unlike any other conifers.