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Subalpine Fir Growing Conditions These conifers grow well without much maintenance in any middle-to-upper elevation. The native range of this fir usually has very cold winters with heavy snowpack and short, cool summers. That's why subalpine fir trees are often planted as a high-altitude species.
- How fast does subalpine fir grow?
- How do you grow subalpine fir?
- What is a subalpine fir tree?
- How many needles does a subalpine fir have?
- How do you grow fir from seed?
- How do you grow Abies from seed?
- What is subalpine fir used for?
- How big do alpine fir trees get?
- What does Lasiocarpa mean?
- What does a Fraser fir look like?
- What does a noble fir look like?
How fast does subalpine fir grow?
Subalpine fir is relatively slow growing. Seedlings average less than 38 cm in height after 15 years in the open. Heart rot is a severe problem, and many trees die or are complete culls at an early age.
How do you grow subalpine fir?
The key to propagating the subalpine fir is to mimic these natural conditions.
- Purchase or collect seeds. ...
- Place seeds in a bowl or tray and cover with water. ...
- Stratify seeds. ...
- Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in loose seed-starting soil or potting soil. ...
- Water regularly, keeping soil moist, but not wet.
What is a subalpine fir tree?
Names: Subalpine Fir is often mistakenly called “Alpine Fir,” Since alpine, by definition refers to the area above the timberline, where no trees can live, this tree is more properly called Subalpine (or below the alpine). Lasiocarpa, means “rough fruit (or cones).”
How many needles does a subalpine fir have?
At the timberline, subalpine fir hangs out with mountain hemlock, notable for its drooping top. You are also likely to see whitebark pine nearby, distinguished by its bundles of five needles.
How do you grow fir from seed?
Plant seeds about 2 inches deep, then cover with soil. Keep in partial shade for the first year; older seedlings will require full sunlight. Care for your seedlings by keeping them inside for the first 4-6 weeks then hardening them off before you plant outdoors.
How do you grow Abies from seed?
Germination Instructions
First soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Drain all water and place seeds in a freezer bag and place in the fridge for 6-8 weeks. During this time seeds must be moist, not dry or wet. Remove seeds from fridge and surface sow onto potting compost in small individual pots.
What is subalpine fir used for?
A medium-sized tree that grows about 20 to 35 metres tall and usually found in mid to high elevations, subalpine fir wood is used for lumber, plywood, veneers, boxes and pulp.
How big do alpine fir trees get?
Average heights in forests range from 45 feet to 100 feet, though both varieties can form stunted shrubs at timberline or grow 100–160 feet tall under ideal conditions. These trees are relatively long-lived and specimens older than 250 years are often found in the wild.
What does Lasiocarpa mean?
Subalpine fir, alpine fir, balsam fir, white fir, mountain balsam fir, white balsam, western balsam fir, Rocky Mountain fir; pino real blanco de las sierras [Spanish] (Burns and Honkala 1990), sapin concolore (Hunt 1993). ... The epithet "lasiocarpa" means "woolly seed" so we could call it woollyseed fir.
What does a Fraser fir look like?
Fraser fir has blue-green needles with silvery undersides. The branches are stiff and hold up well to ornaments. The trees have a pleasant scent and needle retention is excellent. ... Back to list of tree species.
What does a noble fir look like?
Noble Fir – Abies procera. ... Needles: It's easy to identify noble fir by looking at the underside of a twig. The needles are shaped like hockey sticks, and sweep away from the twig uniformly, giving them a combed appearance. The needles are blue-green with bands of white on each side.
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