Abies Nordmanniana

Abies nordmanniana (Caucasian fir, Nordmannian fir) is a highly valued decorative conifer, known both for its use in gardens and as premium Christmas tree.

General characteristics

• Type: evergreen conifer

• Port: regular taper, dense, elegant

• Dimensions:

  • in the garden: 15–25 m high

  • growth: moderate (30–40 cm/year)

• Longevity: very big

Foliage

• Needles: flat, soft, shiny

• Color: dark green on face, with two silver bands upside down

• Major advantage: those it doesn't sting and they fall very hard

Cones

• Color: green at first, turning purple-brown

• Position: vertical (genre specific Abies)

• They appear on mature trees

Planting conditions

• Exposure: sun or partial shade

• Soil: fertile, deep, well drained, slightly acidic

• Watering: regular in the early years; does not tolerate excess water

• Frost resistance: very good (–25 / –30°C)

Use in landscaping

• tree lonely in large gardens

• parks and alignments

• very suitable for classic and natural landscape projects

Advantages

✔ very neat appearance
✔ good resistance to cold
✔ soft, decoratively special needles
✔ low maintenance