Abies procera The Noble fir is no stranger to the mountains. A native to the Cascade and Coastal ranges of the northwest, this subalpine beauty is a tree of resilience and strength. It is the largest native fir in North America, and often comes aggressively after a disturbance, such as a fire. Its name comes from the Latin Abies nobilis, the scientific name is had before it was discovered that the name was already taken by another species. It’s also…
