Tree Descriptions
Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri)
| Height: |
30-40’ |
| Width:
| 20-25’ |
| Growth Rate: |
slow |
| Soil: |
sand, loam |
| Moisture: |
moist |
| Shade Tolerance: |
part shade |
| Bloom Time: |
N/A |
| Flower Color: |
N/A |
| Uses: |
Christmas |
| Spacing: |
minimum 8’ x 8’ |
| Habitat: |
Prefers moist, well-drained loamy soil and full sun. Will not tolerate
high pH, extreme heat or extreme drought. |
| Notes: |
Often browsed by deer, heat intolerant. |
Fraser fir is not native to Michigan but is commonly planted for Christmas
trees or as accent or specimen trees in the landscape. Fraser fir is often
damaged by deer.
