Abies grandis Grand fir (Pinaceae) Evergreen tree

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Abies grandis
Grand fir
Evergreen tree
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The Abies grandis plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to California, east to Montana and Idaho. It is a member of the Pinaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Grand fir. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. excelsior.

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Latin Name:  Abies grandis
Common Name:  Grand fir
Family:  Pinaceae
Author:  (Douglas. ex D.Don.)Lindl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  75   Mature Width:  8

Habitat:  Found in a variety of soils, but the best specimens are growing in deep rich alluvial soils[229] It ranges from the coast to inland elevations of about 2000 metres if growing by streams[60, 82].

General Uses: The aromatic leaves are used as a moth repellent[169]. The boughs have been used in the home as an incense[257]. A pink dye can be obtained from the bark[226]. The dried and hardened pitch can be chewed as a tooth cleanser[257]. A powder made from the dried and crushed leaves was used as a baby powder by the N. American Indians[226]. The bark can be used as a waterproof covering material for buildings and canoes[257]. Wood - light, soft, coarse grained, not strong, not very durable. Used for interior work, cases, etc[46, 61, 82]. Of little value as a lumber, it is used mainly for pulp and fuel[229, 257].

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