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Abies fraseri

Genus: Abies - Species: fraseri - Family: Pinaceae

Phonetic Spelling: AY-bees FRAY-zer-eye

Common Names:

  • Fraser Fir
  • Mountain Balsam
  • She-Balsam
  • Southern Balsam

Tags

full sun tolerant
children's garden
playground plant
partial shade tolerant
evergreen
cpp
large tree
conifer
Christmas trees
fragrant needles
fragrant bark
needles
conical
slow growing
Braham Arboretum
native tree
dark green
tsc
NC native
native garden
Christmas decorations
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Quick Facts

  • Height: 30 ft. 0 in. - 55 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 10 ft. 0 in. - 25 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 4a
    • 4b
    • 5a
    • 5b
  • NC Region:Not specified
  • Origin:Appalachian Mountains

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
  • Plant Types:
    • Perennial
    • Tree
    • Native Plant
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

Southwestern NC, VA, TN

Uses

Grown and exported as a Christmas tree. It was also used for medicinal purposes by Cherokee people.

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