Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Pacific silver fir (Abies amabilis), noble fir (Abies procera)
not available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Sinuses
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
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
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Fever, Treatment of ulcers
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABIES grandis
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
Abies grandis
White Oak
In Hindi
Abies grandis
सफेद ओक
In German
Küsten-Tanne
weiße Eiche
In French
Abies grandis
chêne blanc
In Spanish
Abies grandis
roble blanco
In Greek
Abies grandis
White Oak
In Portuguese
Abies grandis
Carvalho branco
In Polish
Jodła olbrzymia
biały dąb
In Latin
Abies grandis
Quercus alba
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
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 White Oak
Season and care of Grand Fir and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Grand Fir and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grand Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grand Fir is Loam and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Grand Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Grand Fir and White Oak Physical Information
Grand Fir and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Grand Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Grand Fir and White Oak are as follows:
Grand Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Grand Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Grand Fir and White Oak
Care of Grand Fir and White Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grand Fir pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Grand Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.