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Abies, Fraser Fir, Southern Balsam Fir, Southern Fir 'Klein's Nest'

Abiesfraseri

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Family

Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Abies (A-bees)

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Species

fraseri (FRAY-zer-ee)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

This is a dwarf form of the Southern Fir. It doesn't grow taller than 3'. Conical form. Does not tolerate heat very well.

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Abies, Fraser Fir, Southern Balsam Fir, Southern Fir 'Klein's Nest'

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