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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days
Germination
Germination: seed may start to germinate in cold strat., sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: California, Oregon
Native
Introduced

Abies magnifica

California Red Fir, Red Fir

 

 

  • Abies magnifica

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Min. hardiness zone:
6

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days
Germination
Germination: seed may start to germinate in cold strat., sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: California, Oregon
Native
Introduced
Explore the majestic Abies magnifica, commonly known as California Red Fir or Red Fir, a cornerstone of the high-country ecosystems in California and southern Oregon. This remarkable tree, with its impressive presence, plays a crucial role in these mountainous regions by acting as a significant water source. Flourishing at high elevations from the Cascade Mountains in Oregon to the Sierra Nevada in California, California Red Fir thrives in cool, moist climates with distinctive 4- to 5-month summer dry spells. The tree's adaptability to young, nutrient-poor soils, ranging from Entisols to Spodosols, reflects its resilience.

With monoecious growth, California Red Firs display striking purple-red male strobili and large, oblong cones. They start producing seeds as early as 35 years, with heavy yields every one to four years. Besides serving as a prolific timber source for construction, these trees, often called "silvertip fir" due to their lustrous needles, are prized as Christmas trees.

Supporting approximately 111 bird species, 52 mammal species, and a select few reptiles, California Red Fir forests contribute richly to biodiversity.

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