Abies magnifica
| Abies magnifica | |
|---|---|
| Red fir forest, Giant Sequoia National Monument | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Pinales |
| Family: | Pinaceae |
| Genus: | Abies |
| Section: | Abies sect. Nobilis |
| Species: | A. magnifica |
| Binomial name | |
| Abies magnifica | |
| Natural range of Abies magnifica | |
Abies magnifica, the red fir or silvertip fir, is a western North American fir, native to the mountains of southwest Oregon and California in the United States. It is a high-elevation tree, typically occurring at 1,400–2,700 metres (4,600–8,900 ft) elevation, though only rarely reaching tree line. The name red fir derives from the bark color of old trees.