Pacific Silver Fir is a stately conifer of Pacific Northwest mountain forests, found at middle to upper elevations where it is sometimes the dominant species. Its silver-white undersides of the flat needles give it the 'silver' in its name. It provides important nesting and foraging habitat for species like the spotted owl and many mountain birds.
Best time to see a Pacific Silver Fir
The best time to see a Pacific Silver Fir is May–August, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,319 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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