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Sub Alpine Fir
Abies lasiocarpa
Sub Alpine Fir
In stock · from $1129.99
Evergreen, coniferous tree with a narrow and pyramidal habit, 1 to 1.5" needles, and 2 to 4" dark purple cones at maturity. Must have well drained soil. Alpine environments are ideal. Does not tolerate hot summers.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-16.
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Does well at higher elevations.
Quick answers
How big does Sub Alpine Fir get?
About 50'+ tall and 20' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Sub Alpine Fir need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Sub Alpine Fir need?
Moderate water use.
Will Sub Alpine Fir grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Sub Alpine Fir in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $1129.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Sub Alpine Fir wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.