Type
Conifer
Status
Introduced
Edible fruit/nut tree?
NO
Names
Latin (scientific) name: Abies magnifica
Common English name: Red fir
Other names: California red fir
French name: Sapin rouge
Habitat
British Columbia and the Rocky Mountains south of Canada.
Other notes
This high-elevation species is typically 40-60 metres in height.
Hardiness zone(s)
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.
For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.
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