Abies grandis

Abies grandis, commonly known as Giant Fir, Grand Fir, is a tree.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Abies grandis 11.1 History 11.2 Abies grandis in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Abies grandis was already described and the name validly published by David Don, based on a prior description by David Douglas. It was not until 1833, however, that John Lindley reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

The Giant Fir is a species in the genus Abies (fir) which contains 48 species and belongs to the family of the Pinaceae (Pine Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The trees grow to a height of approximately 60 meters and have a narrowly conical habit.They grow at a moderate rate and have a long lifespan.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Abies grandis is an evergreen plant with coniferous leaves with a cushion-like base. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are mid green.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The plants bloom from May to June.

The brown fruits are cones. They develop in summer.

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[edit] Distribution

Abies grandis is native to British Columbia, the Northwest of the US, the Rocky Mountains and north California.

[edit] Cultivation

The Giant Fir prefers a shady site and can withstand temperatures down to -23,3º C. It grows best in sand and sandy-gritty soil, loamy soil, sandy or pebbly, loamy soil. The plants are moderately drought tolerant. They will do rahter poolry in anaerobic soils and are only slightly tolerant of limy conditions.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Abies grandis

[edit] History

[edit] Abies grandis in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Abies grandisfr:Abies grandis