Firs are evergreen coniferous trees belonging to the genus Abies (Latin: [ˈabieːs]) in the family Pinaceae. There are approximately 48–65 [3][4] extant species, found on mountains throughout much of North and Central America, Eurasia, and North Africa. The genus is most closely related to Keteleeria, a small genus confined to eastern Asia. [5]

Species List by Scientific Name lists all 85 plants in alphabetical order by genus and species. Woody Plant Nomenclature explains the rationale and advantages to scientific naming. How to Use the North Dakota Tree Handbook explains how each section is arranged and the type of information available within.

Apr 29, 2024 · The NDSU-North Dakota Forest Service maintains the records for the Champion Tree Program. The “ND Register of Champion Trees” contains the champion trees and the runner-ups. Nominations for the largest tree of each genus and species are accepted throughout the year, and are due no later than December 31.

Jan 21, 2025 · Description of the evolution, biology, distribution, ecology, and uses of the species in the conifer genus Abies (fir).

Abies concolor, commonly called white fir or concolor fir, is primarily native to mountain slopes (3000-9000 feet in elevation) in the western U.S., including the southern Cascades and Sierras from Oregon to southern California and the Rockies …

Abies is a genus of c. 58–60 species of evergreen coniferous trees distributed across the northern hemisphere. They are tall (exceptionally to 100 m, usually 40–60 m) with straight, columnar, usually single trunks.

Abies, commonly known as fir trees, are evergreen coniferous shrubs or trees in the pine family, Pinaceae. They have needle-like leaves arranged spirally along the branches, giving the trees a full, dense look.

Feb 19, 2025 · fir, (genus Abies), genus of more than 40 species of evergreen trees of the conifer family Pinaceae. Although several other coniferous trees are commonly called firs—e.g., the Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga), the hemlock fir (see hemlock), and the joint fir (see Ephedra), true firs are native to North and Central America, Europe, Asia, and northern ...

Apr 16, 2024 · There are about 50 different types of fir trees worldwide. True firs belong to the genus Abies in the Pinaceae family. They are part of the gymnosperms or “naked seed” plants that evolved millions of years before flowering plants.

Abies: Native Fir for living Christmas and holiday trees and spring planting in Northwest native gardens in Portland, Vancouver, Lake Oswego.