GRAND FIR (Abies grandis)
Grand fir is a large coniferous tree commonly found in the forests of the Olympic Peninsula. It has a fast growth rate. It forms a narrow crown and its mature height ranges from 80 to 300 feet tall.
Grand fir needles grow horizontally from the stem, forming a flat spray of needles that makes it distinctive from other native conifers. The dark purple cones sit upright at the top of the tree.
Grand firs make wonderful habitat trees. The seeds are eaten by many birds, including nuthatches, chickadees, and finches. Insect-eating birds, such as sapsuckers and woodpeckers, forage on grand fir. The trees also provide shelter and nesting sites for birds, squirrels, and chipmunks.
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