NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Abies fraseri
Fraser Fir, Southern Balsam, She Balsam
Scientific Name: |
Abies fraseri |
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Genus: |
Abies |
Species Epithet: |
fraseri |
Common Name: |
Fraser Fir, Southern Balsam, She Balsam |
Plant Type |
Tree |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Pinaceae (Pine Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Invasive Status: |
(*Key) |
Size: |
36-72 ft. |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Moist |
Bloom Time: |
May, June |
Growing Area: |
Mountains |
Habitat Description: |
High elevation forests, from 1500 to 2037 m. Rare in NC mountains. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Evergreen |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Important for Wildlife |
Landscape Value: |
Suitable for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S2: Imperiled (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G2 - Imperiled (*Key) |
State Status: |
W5: Watch List: Rare because of Severe Decline to Population or Habitat (*Key) |
Bettina Darveaux |
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Larry Mellichamp |
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Larry Mellichamp |
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Larry Mellichamp |
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Links: |
NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/abies-fraseri/ Vascular Flora of North Carolina |
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