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Tree Identification #860231
Asked March 01, 2024, 1:05 PM EST
Carver County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hi Dan,
To make a sure ID we need closeup photos of a branch, needles and the bark.
My best guess from these photos is that this is a struggling concolor fir. If it’s growing in shade, as it appears to be, that could explain the thin canopy. The light gray bark fits concolor fir, and this tree has the characteristic sagging lower branches and higher branches that reach upward.
See this page and the links it contains:
https://trees.umn.edu/white-fir-abies-concolor
We can’t suggest retailers, but you’ll find this tree widely available by April and May. It’s a great alternative to blue spruce, which has many disease problems and tends to be short-lived here. It should be planted in full sun.
I hope this helps. If you can get closer pictures, please add them here and I can take another look. Thanks!