Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Pacific silver fir (Abies amabilis), noble fir (Abies procera)
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Compound
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Sinuses
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Fever, Treatment of ulcers
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ABIES grandis
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Abies grandis
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Abies grandis
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Küsten-Tanne
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Abies grandis
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Abies grandis
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Abies grandis
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Abies grandis
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Jodła olbrzymia
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Abies grandis
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Grand Fir and White Cedar
Season and care of Grand Fir and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Grand Fir and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grand Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grand Fir is Loam and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grand Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Grand Fir and White Cedar Physical Information
Grand Fir and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Grand Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Grand Fir and White Cedar are as follows:
Grand Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Grand Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Grand Fir and White Cedar
Care of Grand Fir and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grand Fir pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Cedar pruning is done 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.