The subalpine fir (Abies lasiocarpa) is native to the mountains, of Colorado. It is pretty well adapted to Summit County as it occurs at high altitudes, to 12,000 ft, is commonly found at and ...
Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. The cold-loving balsam fir is North America's northernmost fir. Although it ...