Abies lasiocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Nutt.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Sylv. 3: 138. (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000511232
Common Names
- Lasiocarpa Fir
- Lasiocarpa Abies
- Lasiocarpa Silver Fir
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abies lasiocarpa (also called Rocky Mountain White Fir, among many other common names) is a coniferous evergreen tree native to North America. It has a pyramidal shape and grows up to 40 meters tall. It is found in moist, cool temperate forests and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°C.
Uses & Benefits
Abies lasiocarpa is used for timber, pulpwood, and Christmas trees. It is also used in landscaping and horticulture for its attractive foliage and cones.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Abies lasiocarpa var. arizonica (Merriam) LemmonAbies lasiocarpa var. lasiocarpa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abies lasiocarpa has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are dark green and have short, stiff needles.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abies lasiocarpa is a coniferous tree that can reach heights of up to 100 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and will germinate in the spring.
Where to Find Abies lasiocarpa
Abies lasiocarpa can be found in the mountains of western North America.
Abies lasiocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abies lasiocarpa?
Abies lasiocarpa
What is the common name of Abies lasiocarpa?
Alaska cedar
What is the natural range of Abies lasiocarpa?
Western North America
Species in the Abies genus
Species in the Pinaceae family
Abies alba, Abies amabilis, Abies balsamea, Abies beshanzuensis, Abies borisii-regis, Abies bracteata, Abies cephalonica, Abies chensiensis, Abies cilicica, Abies concolor, Abies delavayi, Abies densa, Abies durangensis, Abies fabri, Abies fanjingshanensis, Abies fargesii, Abies firma, Abies flinckii, Abies forrestii, Abies fraseri, Abies grandis, Abies guatemalensis, Abies hickelii, Abies hidalgensis, Abies holophylla, Abies homolepis, Abies kawakamii, Abies koreana, Abies lasiocarpa, Abies magnifica, Abies mariesii, Abies nebrodensis, Abies nephrolepis, Abies nordmanniana, Abies numidica, Abies pindrow, Abies pinsapo, Abies procera, Abies recurvata, Abies religiosa, Abies sachalinensis, Abies sibirica, Abies spectabilis, Abies squamata, Abies veitchii, Abies vejarii, Abies yuanbaoshanensis, Abies ziyuanensis, Abies jaliscana, Abies phanerolepis,
References
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for Abies lasiocarpa (Hook.) Nutt.: Placement according to April 2023 Classification