Fraser Fir Care
The fraser fir, given the right environment, is relatively low-maintenance.
Fraser firs adapt to light conditions, preferring full sun to part shade.
The species likes moist, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH, rich in organics.
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The fraser fir has very shallow roots that do not like to compete for nutrients or space.
Water
Providing a fraser fir with adequate irrigation is important throughout your time caring for the plant.
The selections launch the gamut fromdwarf cultivarsto different needle colors to form varieties.
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Depending on where it’s planted, fraser fir can be damaged by harsh, seasonal winds.
You may also notice a black or dark ring around the soil’s surface.
Ultimately the tree will usually die after a few years, so prevention before planting is your best defense.
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Group tree and plant species by water need to avoid overwatering.
The other concern, stem canker, is more common.
Luckily, mature trees can stand up to an infection, but younger specimens often die due to girdling.
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The most obvious sign your tree is infected will be resin ooze and black staining around branches or trunks.
Treat early with a fungicide to help stop or slow the spread.
A healthy tree can live for about 150 years before it dies naturally.
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Abies fraseri (Fraser’s Fir).
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
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