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Abies fraseri |
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Fraser Fir, Southern Balsam Fir, Southern Fir |
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4 to 7 |
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Mountains of West Virginia, North Carolina, and
Tennessee -
United States |
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30 to 40’ in height by 20 to 25’ in spread |
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monoecious |
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Crowded needles
1/2 to 1” long and 1/24” wide. They are flat, grooved, shining dark green
above with 2 broad bands of 8 to
12 stomata lines beneath. The needles are dark green
and shining. |
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Cones are ovoid to
cylindrical, 1.5 to 2.5 inches long. They are
purple when young and turn tan brown at
maturity. Bracts protrude and bend downwards. |
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They do not like hot, dry weather and need a
moist, well-drained soil. |
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Discovered by the legendary Scottish plant explorer,
John Fraser. |
