[a.k.a. Frazer Fir, Frasier Fir]
[Abies fraseri]
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Fraser Fir feature classic looks, with short and soft dark-green needles sporting beautiful silver undersides when upturned by a breeze. It is a beautiful ornamental, and is widely considered the finest Christmas tree in North America.
Fraser Fir plug transplants pictured above, approx 9-14″ tall
DISCONTINUED in this size, see Fraser Fir plug seedlings, Fraser Fir seedlings
Fraser Fir are commonly misspelled as Frazer Fir, Frasier Fir, Fraser Fur, Frazier Fir, etc. When mature, Fraser Fir reach to a maximum height of 80 feet, and will flourish in fertile, moist & sandy soils which are slightly acidic. It is important for the planting area to have good drainage, or root diseases can take hold.
Fraser Fir are fairly tolerant of shade, but tend to prefer full sun. A good rule of thumb is to plant them from Tennessee north, but you can also plant them in more southerly areas if at higher elevation. The Fraser Fir is the only species native to the Great Smoky Mountains, and is so similar to the Balsam Fir that scientists believe that not too long ago they were one and the same.
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Fraser Fir: characteristics and info
• prefers hardiness zones 4-7
• prefers full sun to partial shade
• mature height and spread: up to 50 ft high [rarely to 80ft], 20 ft spread
• prefers slightly acidic soils, rich well draining soils, sandy soils, avoid wet or swampy soils
• Missouri Botanical Garden info on Abies fraseri
• Fraser Fir Sizes and Availability:
--- Fraser Fir seedlings [sold out till Fall 2025 or later]
--- Fraser Fir transplants [sold out till Fall 2025 or later]
--- Fraser Fir plug seedlings [FOR SALE]
• Comparable alternative species: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, Douglas Fir and Noble Fir. Confused about species? Check out our Evergreen Tree Buyers Guide