A beautiful, symmetrical evergreen native to the Pacific Northwest. Valued as an attractive ornamental landscape tree because of its short, stiff blue needles and large upright cones. Popular with birds and other wildlife that will eat its seeds and take shelter in its dense foliage. Nobel Fir can be used for cut boughs, lumber and is very popular as Christmas trees. Can grow over 200 ft. tall in its native habitat but more commonly 50-100 ft. Prefers moist, well-drained acidic soils.
ZONE: 5-10
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: n/a
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 1/2 sun, balanced moisture, acid soils with high organic matter. Reduce grass competition in root zone to start. Dislikes wind, heavy clay or alkaline soils. Prune as needed.
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 200' x 6' (trunk only)
