Fraser Fir ‘Mt. Rogers’

Price range: $24.51 through $24.62

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Botanical Name: Abies Fraseri ‘Mt Rogers’
Hardiness Zones: 4-7
Mature Height: 100'
Growth Rate: Slow
Seed Source: North Carolina

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Plantable Peat Gallon

Item # Age Height Available 50 250 500 1,000 2,500 5,000
FFMPG4Y36 4 Year 36 - 48" 244 7.34 7.26 6.89 6.51 6.36 6.21
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Plastic Gallon

Item # Age Height Available 50 250 500 1,000 2,500 5,000
FFMPL4Y36 4 Year 36 - 48" 432 7.34 7.26 6.89 6.51 6.36 6.21
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FFMPL4Y48 4 Year 48" 1,260 7.45 7.37 7.00 6.62 6.47 6.32
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Description

Notes
The Fraser Fir ‘Mt. Rogers’ is commonly referred to as ‘Southern Balsam’.

Uses
Fraser Fir ‘Mt. Rogers’ is commonly used as a household Christmas tree, for wreaths, and for timber.

Wildlife Value
Many red squirrels enjoy the Fraser Fir ‘Mt. Rogers’ tree as they used the seed and bud for food.

History & Lore
The tree’s name ‘Fraser Fir’ was given after the Scottish botanist, John Fraser (1750-1811).

Hardiness Zones 4-7 Tree Type Conifer Tree Subtype Fir Mature Height 100' Mature Spread 15' Growth Rate Slow Seed Source North Carolina
Sun Preference Full sun Soil PH Range 3.8-5.5 Soil Preference Sandy loam, well drained Tolerant Partial shade Intolerant Hot climate Diseases Root rot, canker Pests Balsam woolly adelgid