species 4,088 observations
Red Fir
Abies magnifica
Field notes
Abies magnifica, the red fir or silvertip fir, is a western North American fir, native to the mountains of southwest Oregon and California in the United States. It is a high-elevation tree, typically occurring at 1,400–2,700 metres (4,600–8,900 ft) elevation, though only rarely reaching tree line. The name red fir derives from the bark color of old trees.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Cydia bracteatana, Douglas-fir Tussock Moth, Douglas-fir Cone Moth, Hemlock Looper Moth
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Flatheaded Cone Borer, Dark Jewel Beetle, Buprestid Beetle, Trachykele nimbosa
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mountain Beaver, Bow-legged Fir Aphid, Western Conifer Seed Bug, White-spotted Sawyer
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Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.