Pinaceae FAMILY Least Concern

Abies grandis

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Abies grandis is an immense evergreen tree with a narrow, conical crown; it can grow 65 - 90 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 150cm in diameter[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. ]. Rapid growth and great size make this species an important timber tree, even though its main use is for pulp. It is commonly harvested from the wild and is also often grown in plantations. The tree has a wide range of traditional uses for food, medicine and as a source of materials. It is also widely grown in gardens, with many cultivars having been developed, and is considered to make an excellent 'Christmas tree'[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ]. Although logged in the past and in the present in many parts of its range, under 'uneven-aged management' this species regenerates well. Aside from 'old growth issues' logging of the plant is not a serious conservation concern at the species level. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeWestern N. America - British Columbia to California, east to Montana and Idaho

HabitatForests, mainly in lowland coastal areas but also in mountains, occasionally in pure stands; it is found in a variety of soils, but prefers a deep rich alluvia; it is found at elevations up to 2,000 metres[ 60 Title Vascular Plants of the Pacific Northwest. Publication Author Hitchcock. C. L. Publisher University of Washington Press Year 1955 ISBN - Description A standard flora for Western N. America with lots of information on habitat etc. Five large volumes, it is not for the casual reader. , 82 Title Manual of the Trees of N. America. Publication Author Sargent. C. S. Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/ Publisher Dover Publications Inc. New York. Year 1965 ISBN 0-486-20278-X Description Two volumes, a comprehensive listing of N. American trees though a bit out of date now. Good details on habitats, some details on plant uses. Not really for the casual reader. It can be downloaded from the internet. , 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].