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California Red Fir

Abiesmagnifica

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Family

Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Abies (A-bees)

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Species

magnifica (mag-NIH-fee-kuh)

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Synonym

Abies amabilis var. magnifica

Abies campylocarpa

Abies magnifica var. argentea

Abies magnifica var. magnifica

Abies nobilis var. magnifica

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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Abies magnifica var. magnifica is a variety of Red Fir found almost exclusively in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California. Mature...Read More

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