Noble Fir - (Abies procera)
Noble Fir is a large, narrow coniferous evergreen, and the largest native fir in North America. The Noble Fir is a pioneering tree, often being one of the first to repopulate fire-disturbed areas. The trees long, straight trunk typically grows 3 to 5 feet in diameter at maturity with a thick, dark-gray and reddish-brown long, furrowed plate presenting bark.
Noble Fir has a conical crown, and is pyramidal in overall shape with short, almost horizontal branches. Its leaves are a 1 inch long, flattened, blueish-green needle with white lines. The needles curve upwards with a prominent groove on the upper surface. The cones are cylindric and measure around 4 to 6 inches long with papery- green scales, that turn a purplish-brown as they mature. The seeds are enjoyed by small mammals and birds, and the bark is browsed by black bears. Noble Fir is commonly sought after as a Christmas tree when it is young, and the needles can be simmered to make a powerful traditional cold remedy.
*Prefers full to partial sun. Shade intolerant.
*Prefers cool, rich to acidic, moist, well-drained soils
*Suitable for montane slopes, as a pioneer in disturbed areas, middle to upper elevation sites,
*Typically, 50 to 200 feet, with a 30-foot spread, and exceptional, historical individuals having reached up to 325 feet (such as those that had lived near Mt. St. Helens)
*Sold Bare Root
*Sold in bundles of 10