Subalpine Fir Abies lasiocarpa

Detailed Listing For
Botanical Name:

Abies lasiocarpa

Family:

Pinaceae

Genus:

Abies

Species:

lasiocarpa

Common Name:

Subalpine Fir

Seeds Per Pound:
51,500
Quantity:
2.42 lb
Germination:
88%
Germination Test Type:
Actual
Purity:
97%
Height:
80 feet
Collection Locale:
British Columbia
Nelson
Crop Year:
2024
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
4
Harvest hemisphere:
Northern
In Stock: 2.42 lb
Prices
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days.
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* An evergreen Tree growing to 25 m (82ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a slow rate. more...
* The Subalpine Fir or Rocky Mountain Fir ( Abies lasiocarpa ) is a western North American fir , native to the mountains of Yukon , British Columbia and western Alberta in Canada more...

Conservation Plant Characteristics

Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.
subalpine fir
ABLA

Summary
Duration Perennial
Growth Habit Tree
Native Status L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Federal T/E Status
National Wetland Indicator UPL, FAC
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period Spring and Summer
After Harvest Regrowth Rate
Bloat None
C:N Ratio High
Coppice Potential No
Fall Conspicuous No
Fire Resistant No
Flower Color
Flower Conspicuous No
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Porosity Summer Dense
Foliage Porosity Winter Dense
Foliage Texture Medium
Fruit/Seed Color Brown
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous No
Growth Form Single Stem
Growth Rate Slow
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (feet) 15
Height, Mature (feet) 90.0
Known Allelopath No
Leaf Retention Yes
Lifespan Long
Low Growing Grass No
Nitrogen Fixation None
Resprout Ability No
Shape and Orientation Conical
Toxicity None
Growth Requirements
Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils Yes
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils No
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance None
CaCO3 Tolerance Low
Cold Stratification Required Yes
Drought Tolerance Low
Fertility Requirement Medium
Fire Tolerance Low
Frost Free Days, Minimum 120
Hedge Tolerance Low
Moisture Use Medium
pH, Minimum 4.0
pH, Maximum 6.5
Planting Density per Acre, Minimum 300
Planting Density per Acre, Maximum 1200
Precipitation, Minimum 20
Precipitation, Maximum 150
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) 40
Salinity Tolerance None
Shade Tolerance Tolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F) -51
Reproduction
Bloom Period Late Spring
Commercial Availability Routinely Available
Fruit/Seed Abundance Medium
Fruit/Seed Period Begin Summer
Fruit/Seed Period End Fall
Fruit/Seed Persistence No
Propagated by Bare Root Yes
Propagated by Bulb No
Propagated by Container Yes
Propagated by Corm No
Propagated by Cuttings No
Propagated by Seed Yes
Propagated by Sod No
Propagated by Sprigs No
Propagated by Tubers No
Seed per Pound 37440
Seed Spread Rate Slow
Seedling Vigor Low
Small Grain No
Vegetative Spread Rate None
Suitability/Use
Berry/Nut/Seed Product No
Christmas Tree Product Yes
Fodder Product No
Fuelwood Product Low
Lumber Product Yes
Naval Store Product No
Nursery Stock Product Yes
Palatable Browse Animal Low
Palatable Graze Animal
Palatable Human No
Post Product No
Protein Potential Low
Pulpwood Product Yes
Veneer Product No
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