The Grand Fir is one of the tallest true firs, reaching heights over 200 feet in the Pacific Northwest's lowland and montane forests. Its flat needles are distinctly two-ranked and emit a strong citrus fragrance when crushed. It provides nesting habitat for spotted owls and food for deer and elk.
Habitat
Pacific Northwest lowland to montane moist conifer forests
Diet
Bark and foliage browsed by deer and elk; seeds eaten by squirrels
How common
Common
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