Noble Fir Tree – Abies procera – 8–14 Inch Live Seedlings

Bring the beauty and fragrance of the Pacific Northwest to your landscape with a young Noble Fir (Abies procera). Known for its attractive blue-green to medium-green needles and classic symmetrical shape, Noble Fir is one of the most popular Christmas tree species in the western United States.

These one-year-old, 8–14-inch seedlings are rooted in soil and ready for planting.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Abies procera

• Common Name: Noble Fir

• Plant Age: 1 year old

• Size: Approximately 8–14 inches tall

• Root Condition: Potted and rooted in soil

• Foliage: Evergreen, blue-green to medium-green needles

• Growth Rate: Slow to medium; up to 2 feet per year under favorable conditions

• USDA Hardiness Zone: 5

• Sunlight: At least 4 hours of direct sunlight daily

• Mature Height: Approximately 50–100 feet or taller in its native range

Why Grow Noble Fir?

• Soft, fragrant evergreen needles

• Attractive blue-green foliage

• Naturally symmetrical, pyramidal growth habit

• Popular choice for Christmas tree production

• Provides wildlife cover and wind protection

• Seeds provide food for birds and squirrels

Growing Information

Noble Fir is native to the Cascade Mountains and Coast Range, from Washington to northwestern California. It naturally grows in cooler mountain environments.

For best results:

• Provide well-drained soil.

• Choose a location with good air circulation.

• Give the tree at least 4 hours of direct sunlight daily.

• Favor cool growing conditions and avoid prolonged heat stress.

• Avoid keeping the tree in a container for extended periods.

Noble Fir prefers the cool summers and growing conditions commonly found at higher elevations. It may have a shorter lifespan when planted in warmer, lower-elevation environments.

If you plan to keep your seedling in a container for one growing season, use a well-draining potting mix. Our recommended potting soil mix for plants requiring good drainage may also be suitable.

Other Noble Fir Sizes Available

Looking for a larger tree? We also offer Noble Fir in other listings:

• 3-year-old potted trees: 12–24 inches tall, rooted in soil in 5 × 2⅜-inch pots.

• 2-year-old field-grown bare-root trees: 10–16 inches tall, with thicker trunks and larger root systems. Expected to become available for Spring 2027; digging is weather dependent.

Please see the separate listings for availability and ordering details.

Shipping & Weather Policy

• Free shipping to most U.S. locations.

• Larger boxes and shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, and remote areas may require an additional freight surcharge.

• Orders may be held when temperatures are above 89°F or below 20°F to help protect plants during transit.

• Each plant is inspected before shipment.

Plant Arrival & Care

Your seedling is a living plant, so some variation in size, shape, and foliage is natural. Please unpack your plant promptly after delivery and provide appropriate care as soon as it arrives.

If your plant is damaged during shipping, please message us promptly with photos of the package and plant so we can help.

Please contact us before ordering if you have questions about growing conditions, shipping, or larger wholesale quantities.

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