White Fir

GPTKB entity

Statements (110)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:tree
gptkbp:aroma Pleasant resinous scent
Pleasant scent when crushed
gptkbp:artistic_influence Attractive foliage
Beautiful form
gptkbp:average_temperature Temperate regions
USDA Zones 4-7
gptkbp:bark_color 1-2 inches
Gray to brown
Fissured with age
Smooth when young
Smooth and gray
gptkbp:body_shape Narrow and conical
gptkbp:branch Spreading branches
gptkbp:charity Best done in spring
gptkbp:climate Cool, moist climates
gptkbp:climate_adaptation Cold climates
Adapted to high elevations
gptkbp:color Light to medium brown
Light yellowish-brown
Takes stain and finish well
gptkbp:companion_plants gptkb:Western_Red_Cedar
gptkb:Douglas_fir
Douglas Fir
gptkbp:composed_of Straight grain
gptkbp:cone_length 3 to 6 inches
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultivation Seed propagation
Cuttings propagation
gptkbp:cultural_significance Used by Native Americans
Symbol of resilience
Used in Christmas decorations
gptkbp:diameter Cylindrical
Purple to brown
3-6 inches long
Cylindrical cones
Cylindrical and upright
gptkbp:disease_resistance Moderate
Moderately resistant to pests
gptkbp:family gptkb:Pinaceae
gptkbp:foliage_texture Soft to touch
gptkbp:fruit_type gptkb:Brown
Flat and winged
gptkbp:growing_conditions Full sun to partial shade
Well-drained soil
gptkbp:growth_form Pyramidal shape
gptkbp:growth_habit Straight trunk
Pyramidal shape
gptkbp:growth_rate Moderate
Mountain slopes
gptkbp:habitat Mountain forests
gptkbp:height 50-100 feet
50 to 100 feet
Can exceed 100 feet in ideal conditions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label White Fir
gptkbp:landscape Ornamental tree
Shade tree
Windbreak
gptkbp:leaf_arrangement Spiral arrangement
gptkbp:leaf_color gptkb:Green
Soft and flexible
Bluish-green
gptkbp:leaf_shape gptkb:Evergreen
Needle-like
Needle-like leaves
Symbol of strength and endurance
1-3 inches long
Flat and flexible
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 300 years
gptkbp:light_requirement Full sun to partial shade
gptkbp:native_to Western United States
gptkbp:pests Aphids
Bark beetles
Aphids and bark beetles
gptkbp:pollinators Wind-pollinated
gptkbp:pruning Minimal pruning required
gptkbp:rate_of_fire Moderate
gptkbp:root_system Shallow and wide-spreading
Shallow and wide
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Abies_concolor
gptkbp:seed_dispersal gptkb:Annual
gptkb:wind
Every 2 to 3 years
Wind dispersal
Small, about 1/4 inch
gptkbp:soil_type Acidic to neutral soil
Well-drained soils
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships Mycorrhizal fungi
gptkbp:threats Climate change
Invasive species
gptkbp:transplant_success Moderate
gptkbp:tree_management Requires minimal maintenance.
gptkbp:tree_structure Conical crown
gptkbp:uses Lumber
Ornamental tree
Christmas trees
gptkbp:wildlife Provides habitat for birds
Provides food for squirrels
gptkbp:wood_uses gptkb:furniture
Construction
Lightweight
Softwood
Straight grain
Low density
Easy to work with
Construction and furniture
Moderately durable
Low to moderate density
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pine_Forest,_Yosemite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5