Noble Fir — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Abies procera |
|---|---|
| Seed germination (days) | 14–30 |
| Soil temperature for germination (°C) | 7.2–18.3 |
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 730–1825 |
| Measured from | Seed |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 457.2–914.4 |
| Mature height (cm) | 1524–4572 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 457.2–914.4 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 4–7 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Moderate |
| Sowing method | Direct sow |
Growing directions
Plant seeds or container-grown trees in spring in well-drained, slightly acidic, moist, deep, fertile to average loamy or sandy soil in full sun; noble fir is the Christmas tree of the Pacific Northwest — the most widely grown Christmas tree in the Pacific Northwest states, valued for its beautiful, stiff branches, perfect conical form, blue-gray needles, and exceptional needle retention after cutting. In the wild it is one of the largest and most impressive native firs, reaching 200+ feet in old-growth Cascade forests. The enormous cylindrical cones — up to 10 inches long — are covered with prominent, downward-pointing bract tips that give them a distinctly bristly appearance and make them the showiest cones of any North American fir. Nobel fir foliage boughs are the primary decorative greenery used throughout the Pacific Northwest holiday season, cut and sold in vast quantities from plantation-grown trees. Widely planted as a specimen ornamental in gardens in zones 4–7.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0