Abies fraseri 'Frederick' / Frederick Fraser's fir

Abies fraseri 'Frederick' is at tall narrow upright pyramid with dark green foliage. A very unusual form for a Fraser's fir.

A narrow columnar plant with dark green needles.

Originated in 1970 by Don Frederick, Evergreen Gardens Nursery, Blairsville, Pennsylvania, USA. (RHS Encyclopedia of Conifers, 2012)

Abies fraseri (Frederick) This plant was selected from a group of seedlings because of its unique form by Don Frederick of Blairsville, PA. The original plant is now about 30 years of age and stands about 35' tall.
Photo by Joe Stupka

Abies fraseri 'Frederick' / Frederick Fraser's fir

RECOMMENDED HARDINESS ZONES:
4 (-20 to -30 F / -28.9 to -34.4 C)

HORTICULTURAL STATUS: Provisional
ORIGIN: Seedling Selection
COLOR: Dark Green
TRINOMIAL TYPE: Cultivar
GROWTH SHAPE: Narrow Pyramid or Columnar
GROWTH SIZE: Intermediate: 6 to 12 inches (15 – 30 cm) per year / 5 to 10 feet (1.5 – 3 m) after 10 years

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Abies fraseri 'Frederick' / Frederick Fraser's fir

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