Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Tree
  
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
  
China
  
Types
Pacific silver fir (Abies amabilis), noble fir (Abies procera)
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
  
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,440.00 cm
  
14
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Yellow green, Light Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Compound
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Winter
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
None
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Squirrels
  
Birds
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Sinuses
  
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Remove blemishes
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Fever, Treatment of ulcers
  
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Bark, Root
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant
  
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
ABIES grandis
  
AILANTHUS altissima
  
Common Name
Abies grandis
  
Tree-of-Heaven
  
In Hindi
Abies grandis
  
कल्पवृक्ष
  
In German
Küsten-Tanne
  
Baum des Himmels
  
In French
Abies grandis
  
Arbre de paradis
  
In Spanish
Abies grandis
  
Arbol del Cielo
  
In Greek
Abies grandis
  
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
  
In Portuguese
Abies grandis
  
Árvore do céu
  
In Polish
Jodła olbrzymia
  
Drzewo Nieba
  
In Latin
Abies grandis
  
Lignum de caelo
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Coniferophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Pinaceae
  
Simaroubaceae
  
Genus
Abies
  
Ailanthus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Grand Fir and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Grand Fir and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Grand Fir and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grand Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grand Fir is Loam and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grand Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Grand Fir and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Grand Fir and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Grand Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Grand Fir and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Grand Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Grand Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Grand Fir and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Grand Fir and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grand Fir pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Grand Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.