What is a California red fir? It is an evergreen conifer with flattened needles. Tall and beautiful, the California red fir tree thrives in the wild in coastal regions and mountainous areas of the Pacific Northwest. If you have a large property, you might consider growing one of these evergreens. Read on for information on how to get started as well as tips on California red fir care. What Is a California Red Fir? Native to Oregon, Nevada and California, the evergreen known botanically as Abies magnifica is truly magnificent. This conifer grows in the wild to over 200 feet (60 m.) tall with a trunk diameter at breast height of 6.6 feet (2 m.) and a narrow silhouette. The bark is smooth and grey on young trees but, as the tree matures, it becomes orange and fissured. Vast forests of California red fir thrive in the Sierras, and their […]
The post What Is A California Red Fir – Abies Magnifica Info appeared first on Gardening Know How.