Küsten-Tanne
This fungus can be found growing singly to scattered in or near coniferous woodland in autumn, often on rotten wood. It is also commonly found on packed ground, such as beside country roads, or in campgrounds. Associated conifers include "Picea glauca", "Picea mariana", "Picea sitchensis", "Pinus contorta", "Pinus banksiana", "Pinus monticola", "Abies balsamea", "Abies grandis", "Pseudotsuga menziesii", "Tsuga heterophylla", "Larix occidentalis", "Thuja plicata", as well as the deciduous tree species "Populus balsamifera", "Populus tremuloides", "Acer macrophyllum", "Alnus" species, and "Betula papyrifera".