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Shasta Red Fir

Abiesmagnifica var. shastensis

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Family

Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Abies (A-bees)

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Synonym

Abies x shastensis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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Paradise, CA (Zone 9a) | August 2011 | neutral

This variety of Abies magnifica is found in parts of SW Oregon as well as NW California. It has glacous, needle-like leaves. Cones are la...Read Morerge, around 5-9 inches in length.

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