The largest true fir, and a middle elevation tree at the Park, Noble Fir is a disturbance species, sometimes forming pure stands. It is long-lived for a true fir and tall, reaching 180 feet. The needles are stiff with stomatal lines on the top and bottom.

The cones shed the large seeds in autumn, leaving spikes, as can be seen in the photo.

The greenish-brown cones may be 8 inches in length and are borne upright on the top branches.