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noble fir

Scientific Name: Abies procera

Family: Pinaceae

Category: Gymnosperm

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Noble Fir (Abies procera)

The Noble Fir, scientifically known as Abies procera, is a popular choice, especially as a Christmas tree, due to its appealing characteristics.

Common Names

  • Noble Fir
  • Red Fir
  • White Fir
  • Christmastree

Considerations for Pets

  • This tree has needles.
  • The tree produces cones.
  • The tree has sap with a wonderful fragrance.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Abies procera
  • Family: Abies
  • Synonyms: red fir, white fir, larch

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to western North America.
  • Specifically found in the Cascade Range and Coast Range mountains.
  • Also found in southwest Washington, Oregon, and northern California, mostly in the Cascade Mountains with some isolated
  • Also found in the Siskiyou Mountains in California, northern mountains in Oregon
  • Within western Washington, noble fir is a subalpine species

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Known for its upturned, blue-green needles.
  • Has evenly spaced, stiff branches suitable for heavy ornaments.
  • Needles sometimes have
  • May grow to a height of 250 feet (76 meters).
  • Large woody cones (6-9" long).
  • Dense green needles with a slightly blue hue.

Use and Trade

  • Long considered an excellent Christmas tree because of its beauty, stiff branches, and long keep ability.
  • Boughs are often made into fresh wreaths.
  • Also used for construction lumber, often grouped with other fir and hemlock species.
  • Wood is of higher quality than that of other firs in North America.
  • Also used for paper
  • The wood is of soft, light used for pulpwood.
  • It is also used as a fine timber species as it is quite

Quirky Facts

  • Noble fir attains the largest dimensions of any of the true fir species.
  • Noble fir is Oregon's premier Christmas tree. It commands a higher price than any species, up to twice the value of Douglas-fir.
  • Noble fir is also known as larch
  • Generic name, Abies, means rising-one, from the

Further Information

  • Arborday.org offers information on Noble Fir and other commonly planted
  • Find help & information on Abies procera noble fir from the RHS.
  • Encyclopedia of Life includes Brief Summary Distribut
  • Lowes.com offers 5-6-ft Fresh Noble Fir Christmas Tree