Grand Fir vs Fraser Fir - TreeTime.ca

Grand Fir vs Fraser Fir

Abies fraseri

Abies grandis

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW

Fraser Fir
Grand Fir

Fraser Fir is a great choice for a Christmas tree, or as an addition to your landscape. It retains its needles when cut, has good branch strength, and grows into the classic conical Christmas tree shape. When the cones are young they emerge purple, which adds an additional splash of colour to the tree.

Fraser Fir may suffer in warmer climates, we do not recommend this tree in hardiness zones 7 or higher. It is very similar to Balsam Fir, and can freely be used as a substitute.

Grand Fir is a large, coniferous evergreen native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. Closely related to the White Fir, this tree has glossy green, needle-like leaves with notched ends. A tall, majestic tree, Grand Fir grows best in drier climates.

We currently have no plans to produce the Grand Fir. However, you will find that we are producing a number of quality alternatives.

Fraser Fir Quick Facts

Grand Fir Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 39 m (130 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: green
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: frasers balsam fir, frasier fir, she balsam, southern balsam fir
Other Names: giant fir, great silver fir, lowland white fir, oregon fir, vancouver fir, western white fir