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 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFMAG361Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| $3.02 | $2.61 | $2.20 | $1.78 | $1.64 | $1.51 | |
| FFMAG361Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $3.13 | $2.72 | $2.31 | $1.89 | $1.75 | $1.62 | |
| FFMAG361Y06 | 1 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $3.24 | $2.83 | $2.42 | $2.00 | $1.86 | $1.73 | |
| FFMAG361Y09 | 1 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $3.35 | $2.94 | $2.53 | $2.11 | $1.97 | $1.84 | |
50mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFMAG501Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| $4.82 | $4.17 | $3.52 | $2.87 | $2.66 | $2.44 | |
| FFMAG501Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $4.93 | $4.28 | $3.63 | $2.98 | $2.77 | $2.55 | |
| FFMAG501Y06 | 1 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $5.04 | $4.39 | $3.74 | $3.09 | $2.88 | $2.66 | |
| FFMAG502Y01 | 2 Y | 1 - 3" |
| $4.97 | $4.32 | $3.67 | $3.02 | $2.81 | $2.59 | |
| FFMAG502Y03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $5.08 | $4.43 | $3.78 | $3.13 | $2.92 | $2.70 | |
| FFMAG502Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $5.19 | $4.54 | $3.89 | $3.24 | $3.03 | $2.81 | |
| FFMAG502Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $5.30 | $4.65 | $4.00 | $3.35 | $3.14 | $2.92 | |
| FFMAG502Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $5.41 | $4.76 | $4.11 | $3.46 | $3.25 | $3.03 | |
Plug+1 Husky Bare Root
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFMHX03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| $4.95 | $4.20 | $3.71 | $2.84 | $2.59 | $2.47 | |
| FFMHX06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $5.06 | $4.31 | $3.82 | $2.95 | $2.70 | $2.58 | |
| FFMHX09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $5.17 | $4.42 | $3.93 | $3.06 | $2.81 | $2.69 | |
Plug+2 Jumbo Husky Bare Root
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFMJX06 | 3 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $6.00 | $5.10 | $4.51 | $3.47 | $3.17 | $3.02 | |
| FFMJX09 | 3 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $6.11 | $5.21 | $4.62 | $3.58 | $3.28 | $3.13 | |
| FFMJX12 | 3 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $6.22 | $5.32 | $4.73 | $3.69 | $3.39 | $3.24 | |
| FFMJX15 | 3 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| $6.33 | $5.43 | $4.84 | $3.80 | $3.50 | $3.35 | |
| FFMJX18 | 3 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| $6.44 | $5.54 | $4.95 | $3.91 | $3.61 | $3.46 | |
Plastic Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFMPL1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $6.81 | $6.13 | $5.78 | $5.44 | $5.30 | $5.17 | |
| FFMPL2Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $6.96 | $6.28 | $5.93 | $5.59 | $5.45 | $5.32 | |
| FFMPL2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $7.07 | $6.39 | $6.04 | $5.70 | $5.56 | $5.43 | |
| FFMPL2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| $7.18 | $6.50 | $6.15 | $5.81 | $5.67 | $5.54 | |
| FFMPL2Y18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| $7.29 | $6.61 | $6.26 | $5.92 | $5.78 | $5.65 | |
Plantable Peat Quart
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFMPQ1Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| $5.52 | $4.83 | $4.48 | $3.99 | $3.85 | $3.71 | |
| FFMPQ1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $5.63 | $4.94 | $4.59 | $4.10 | $3.96 | $3.82 | |
| FFMPQ1Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $5.74 | $5.05 | $4.70 | $4.21 | $4.07 | $3.93 | |
| FFMPQ1Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| $5.85 | $5.16 | $4.81 | $4.32 | $4.18 | $4.04 | |
| FFMPQ1Y18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| $5.96 | $5.27 | $4.92 | $4.43 | $4.29 | $4.15 | |
| FFMPQ2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $5.89 | $5.20 | $4.85 | $4.36 | $4.22 | $4.08 | |
| FFMPQ2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| $6.00 | $5.31 | $4.96 | $4.47 | $4.33 | $4.19 | |
| FFMPQ2Y18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| $6.11 | $5.42 | $5.07 | $4.58 | $4.44 | $4.30 | |
| FFMPQ2Y24 | 2 Y | 24 – 36″ |
| $6.22 | $5.53 | $5.18 | $4.69 | $4.55 | $4.41 | |
Plantable Peat Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFMPG1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| $7.16 | $6.44 | $6.08 | $5.72 | $5.58 | $5.43 | |
| FFMPG2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| $7.42 | $6.70 | $6.34 | $5.98 | $5.84 | $5.69 | |
| FFMPG2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| $7.53 | $6.81 | $6.45 | $6.09 | $5.95 | $5.80 | |
| FFMPG2Y18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| $7.64 | $6.92 | $6.56 | $6.20 | $6.06 | $5.91 | |
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
