Abies lasiocarpa
Alpine Fir
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Evergreen
Height:
21m
Width:
6m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade Full Shade
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Flooding Tolerance:
Low
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Unknown
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Naturalization, Parks, Residential
Native to Ontario:
Native to Central Canada:
Yes
Native to North America:
Yes
Photo courtesy of NRCan
Photo courtesy of NRCan
Photo courtesy of NRCan
Photo courtesy of NRCan
Photo courtesy of NRCan
Photo courtesy of NRCan
Management Notes
Native to Alberta