Though we’d LOVE to plant local red fir / silvertip (Abies lasiocarpa) in landscapes, like white fir, red-fir is seldom grown, extremely slow growing, and a challenge to transplant and establish (as are many drought-adapted Sierra species).
Subalpine fir is rare but we, occasionally, are fortunate to find growers who have it. Unlike red and white fir however, subalpine fir transplants well, establishes easily, and looks amazing and natural in mountain landscapes. Subalpine fir manages to establish root systems on extremely severe sites including talus slopes, avalanche paths, lava flows, and recent burn scars. It also has the unique ability to reproduce by layering (rooting from low-lying branches, stems, or wind-swept leaders that contact the ground)
For more information on this amazing tree read here: Abies lasiocarpa 10_2025
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