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  9. Pacific Silver Fir

species 5,338 observations

Pacific Silver Fir

Abies amabilis

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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73 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Western Spruce Budworm Moth, Small Engrailed, Spruce Budworm Moth, Pine Tube Moth 62
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Ribbed Pine Borer 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Western Conifer Seed Bug, White-spotted Sawyer, Red-shouldered Pine Borer, Spruce Zebra Beetle 10

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Dappled shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Water use
Medium
Soil
Loam
Soil pH
Acid
Habit
Conical Erect
Plant type
Tree

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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