Noble Fir
Abies procera
- Native to:
- United States
Elrond
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Pinaceae
- Genus:
- Abies
- Species:
- Abies procera
- USDA Symbol:
- ABPR
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 7000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals, cover for wildlife
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Thick bark on mature trees provides moderate fire resistance. Young trees are fire-sensitive. Does not require fire for regeneration but benefits from post-fire conditions.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- deep, well-drained, fertile loam
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers cool, moist climates; sensitive to drought
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 21–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with light exposure and cool temperatures around 15-20°C. Viability drops rapidly in storage.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed in fine mesh bags into a 1% hydrogen peroxide (3:1 water/3% hydrogen peroxide) soak for 24 hours, rinsed, and placed in water for an additional 24 hours. The bags are placed in sealed containers in refrigeration at 1 to 3 °C for 90 days. Seeds should be checked weekly for mold and treated with 1% hydrogen peroxide if necessary. Alternatively, seeds can be placed in cold moist stratification for 0 to 42 days.
Establishment: The protocols suggest two different pre-treatment methods, one involving hydrogen peroxide and refrigeration, and the other involving cold moist stratification. The appropriate method may depend on specific conditions or resources available.
Source: npn.rngr.net