How much sun does Red fir need?

Red fir grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Red fir bloom?

Red fir blooms in May and June.

Where is Red fir native?

Red fir (Abies procera) is native to CA, OR, WA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

Red fir

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Abies procera

Last reviewed: August 2026

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

720"–1800" H × 180"–360" W

Bloom

May, Jun

Native to

CA, OR, WA

Pollinators

wind-pollinated

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A tall, symmetrical conifer with stiff blue-green needles that curve upward along the branch and large upright cones near the treetop. It holds a classic, dense conical form prized for its uniformity.

Wildlife value

Seed cones are an important food source for squirrels and crossbills, and the dense evergreen canopy offers year-round bird cover.

Common questions

How much sun does Red fir need?: Red fir grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Red fir bloom?: Red fir blooms in May and June.
Where is Red fir native?: Red fir (Abies procera) is native to CA, OR, WA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Red fir attract?: Red fir draws wind-pollinated.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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