It is a large evergreen tree typically up to 40-60 m tall and 2 m trunk diameter, rarely to 76 m tall and 3 m diameter, with a narrow conic crown. Hardy to zone 6. The bark on young trees is smooth, grey, and with resin blisters, becoming orange-red, rough and fissured on old trees. The leaves are needle-like, 2-3.5 cm long, glaucous blue-green above and below with strong stomatal bands, and an acute tip.
It is a high altitude tree, typically occurring at 1,400-2,700 m altitude, though only rarely reaching tree line. The name Red Fir derives from the bark color of old trees.
Genus - Abies
Species - Magnifica
Common name - Californian Red Fir
Pre-Treatment - Required
Hardiness zones - 6 - 8
Height - 50 m
Spread - 5 m
Plant type - Large Tree
Vegetation type - Evergreen
Growth rate - Medium
Soil PH - Chalk or neutral
Soil type - Clay, Loam, Sand
Water requirements - Average Water
Landscape uses - Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break
Germination rate - 75%
Leaf / Flower color - Green / --