Fraser Fir ‘Mt. Rogers’
Botanical Name: Abies Fraseri ‘Mt Rogers’
Hardiness Zones: 4-7
Mature Height: 100'
Growth Rate: Slow
Seed Source: North Carolina
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36mm Jiffy PlugAvailable: 0 - 50mm Jiffy PlugAvailable: 0
- Plug+1 Husky Bare RootAvailable: 0
- Plug+2 Jumbo Husky Bare RootAvailable: 0
- Plastic GallonAvailable: 0
- Plantable Peat QuartAvailable: 0
- Plantable Peat GallonAvailable: 0
36mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFMAG361Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| 2.72 | 1.57 | 2.34 | 1.96 | $1.78 | 1.44 | 1.96 | |
| FFMAG361Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| 2.83 | 1.68 | 2.45 | 2.07 | $1.89 | 1.55 | 2.07 | |
| FFMAG361Y06 | 1 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 2.94 | 1.79 | 2.56 | 2.18 | $2.00 | 1.66 | 2.18 | |
| FFMAG361Y09 | 1 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 3.05 | 1.90 | 2.67 | 2.29 | $2.11 | 1.77 | 2.29 | |
50mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFMAG501Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| 4.52 | 2.66 | 3.90 | 3.28 | $2.87 | 2.46 | 3.28 | |
| FFMAG501Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| 4.63 | 2.77 | 4.01 | 3.39 | $2.98 | 2.57 | 3.39 | |
| FFMAG501Y06 | 1 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 4.74 | 2.88 | 4.12 | 3.50 | $3.09 | 2.68 | 3.50 | |
| FFMAG502Y01 | 2 Y | 1 - 3" |
| 4.64 | 2.78 | 4.02 | 3.40 | $3.02 | 2.58 | 3.40 | |
| FFMAG502Y03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| 4.75 | 2.89 | 4.13 | 3.51 | $3.13 | 2.69 | 3.51 | |
| FFMAG502Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 4.86 | 3.00 | 4.24 | 3.62 | $3.24 | 2.80 | 3.62 | |
| FFMAG502Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 4.97 | 3.11 | 4.35 | 3.73 | $3.35 | 2.91 | 3.73 | |
| FFMAG502Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 5.08 | 3.22 | 4.46 | 3.84 | $3.46 | 3.02 | 3.84 | |
Plug+1 Husky Bare Root
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFMHX03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| 4.46 | 2.52 | 3.77 | 3.32 | $2.84 | 2.29 | 3.32 | |
| FFMHX06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 4.57 | 2.63 | 3.88 | 3.43 | $2.95 | 2.40 | 3.43 | |
| FFMHX09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 4.68 | 2.74 | 3.99 | 3.54 | $3.06 | 2.51 | 3.54 | |
Plug+2 Jumbo Husky Bare Root
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFMJX06 | 3 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 5.51 | 3.15 | 4.67 | 4.12 | $3.47 | 2.87 | 4.12 | |
| FFMJX09 | 3 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 5.62 | 3.26 | 4.78 | 4.23 | $3.58 | 2.98 | 4.23 | |
| FFMJX12 | 3 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 5.73 | 3.37 | 4.89 | 4.34 | $3.69 | 3.09 | 4.34 | |
| FFMJX15 | 3 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| 5.84 | 3.48 | 5.00 | 4.45 | $3.80 | 3.20 | 4.45 | |
| FFMJX18 | 3 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| 5.95 | 3.59 | 5.11 | 4.56 | $3.91 | 3.31 | 4.56 | |
Plastic Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFMPL1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 6.24 | 4.97 | 5.61 | 5.29 | $5.44 | 4.84 | 5.29 | |
| FFMPL2Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 6.36 | 5.09 | 5.73 | 5.41 | $5.59 | 4.96 | 5.41 | |
| FFMPL2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 6.47 | 5.20 | 5.84 | 5.52 | $5.70 | 5.07 | 5.52 | |
| FFMPL2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| 6.58 | 5.31 | 5.95 | 5.63 | $5.81 | 5.18 | 5.63 | |
| FFMPL2Y18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| 6.69 | 5.42 | 6.06 | 5.74 | $5.92 | 5.29 | 5.74 | |
Plantable Peat Quart
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFMPQ1Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 5.05 | 3.63 | 4.41 | 4.08 | $3.99 | 3.50 | 4.08 | |
| FFMPQ1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 5.16 | 3.74 | 4.52 | 4.19 | $4.10 | 3.61 | 4.19 | |
| FFMPQ1Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 5.27 | 3.85 | 4.63 | 4.30 | $4.21 | 3.72 | 4.30 | |
| FFMPQ1Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| 5.38 | 3.96 | 4.74 | 4.41 | $4.32 | 3.83 | 4.41 | |
| FFMPQ1Y18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| 5.49 | 4.07 | 4.85 | 4.52 | $4.43 | 3.94 | 4.52 | |
| FFMPQ2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 5.39 | 3.97 | 4.75 | 4.42 | $4.36 | 3.84 | 4.42 | |
| FFMPQ2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| 5.50 | 4.08 | 4.86 | 4.53 | $4.47 | 3.95 | 4.53 | |
| FFMPQ2Y18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| 5.61 | 4.19 | 4.97 | 4.64 | $4.58 | 4.06 | 4.64 | |
| FFMPQ2Y24 | 2 Y | 24 – 36″ |
| 5.72 | 4.30 | 5.08 | 4.75 | $4.69 | 4.17 | 4.75 | |
Plantable Peat Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFMPG1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 6.59 | 5.25 | 5.92 | 5.59 | $5.72 | 5.12 | 5.59 | |
| FFMPG2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 6.82 | 5.48 | 6.15 | 5.82 | $5.98 | 5.35 | 5.82 | |
| FFMPG2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| 6.93 | 5.59 | 6.26 | 5.93 | $6.09 | 5.46 | 5.93 | |
| FFMPG2Y18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| 7.04 | 5.70 | 6.37 | 6.04 | $6.20 | 5.57 | 6.04 | |
Notes
The Fraser Fir ‘Mt. Rogers’ is commonly referred to as ‘Southern Balsam’.
Uses
Fraser Fir ‘Mt. Rogers’ is commonly used as a household Christmas tree, for wreaths, and for timber.
Wildlife Value
Many red squirrels enjoy the Fraser Fir ‘Mt. Rogers’ tree as they used the seed and bud for food.
History & Lore
The tree's name ‘Fraser Fir’ was given after the Scottish botanist, John Fraser (1750-1811).
Hardiness Zones
4-7
Tree Type
Conifer
Tree Subtype
Fir
Mature Height
100'
Mature Spread
15'
Growth Rate
Slow
Seed Source
North Carolina
Sun Preference
Full sun
Soil PH Range
3.8-5.5
Soil Preference
Sandy loam, well drained
Tolerant
Partial shade
Intolerant
Hot climate
Diseases
Root rot, canker
Pests
Balsam woolly adelgid
