Taylor County Land Conservation
Fraser Fir
Fraser Fir
All prices include applicable sales taxes.
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Each bundle contains 25 seedlings.
Scientific Name: Abies fraseri
Mature Height: 30-50 feet
Mature Spread: 10-25 feet
Hardiness: Zones 4-7
Soil: Best grown in rich, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Grow poorly in heavy clay soils.
Light: Full to partial shade
Growth Rate: Slow
Additional Information: Native to the Appalachian Mountains' cool and moist climate, but closely related to our native Balsam Firs. Popular commercially as a Christmas tree due to its fragrance, shape, strong limbs and needle retention. The "Cadillac of Christmas Trees." Protects wildlife from winter weather and provides nesting sites.
Estimated Seedling Size: 2-3 transplants, 12-18”.
Photo Credit: Wheeler's Laura's Lane Nursery
Pick-up in late April/early May
Pick-up in late April/early May
Seedling orders must be picked up in person in late April or early May in Medford or Phillips, Wisconsin. Taylor County LCD does not ship trees, shrubs or planting products to individual customers.
The exact pick-up dates will be sent out in early April by email and/or USPS mail. The tree pick-up schedule has typically been on a Thursday, 3-6 p.m. and Friday, 8-11 a.m., for Medford orders and Friday from 8:30-11 a.m. for Phillips orders. If you are unable to pick up your order during those days/times, you may send another person to the pick-up or contact the Taylor County LCD at 715-748-1469 to make other arrangements.
