Abies grandis – Giant fir, Grand fir

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Abies grandis – Giant fir, Grand fir

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A quickly growing species that can grow to great heights, especially in its natural habitat. In some cases up to 60 m or higher. When young, the trees have a narrow, pyramidal crown: later they become more column-shaped. Branches appear on the brownish grey, smooth trunk, and grow out horizontally. At one year, twigs are olive green: later they turn dark reddish brown. The buds have profuse sap. The shiny, dark green needles are remarkably flat in arrangement and have two white stripes underneath. The upright cones are 10 - 12 cm long and about 4 cm wide. When trees are still young, they are green, while older specimens bear yellowish brown cones. Abies grandis tolerates shade well and is a major source of timber. The tree was introduced to England by David Douglas in 1830. Woodpigeons gladly nest in this tree because of its pleasant aroma.

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Specifications
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Height
20 - 30 (60) m, fast growing
Crown
narrow pyramidal, later column-shaped, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
brownish grey smooth trunk, later peeling off in small plates
Leaf
needles, 3 - 5 cm, glossy dark green, underside with 2 greyish-white stripes, evergreen
Flowers
unremarkable, fragrant flowers
Fruits
upright, greenish brown to yellowish brown cones, 10 -12 cm, autumn
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all besides black clay
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
parks, cemeteries, large gardens
Shape
specimen conifer
Origin
western part of the USA
Specimen conifer calcareous soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow can withstand wind narrow conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown fast growing non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers playground tree
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Frequently asked questions
Abies grandis

Abies grandis can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 (60) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Abies grandis is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 - 30 (60) m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Abies grandis is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Abies grandis with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

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