Caucasian Fir
Abies nordmanniana
Also known as
Nordmann Fir, Nordmann Christmastree
Abies nordmanniana 7 by Franz Xaver (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
6a
USDA zone
-23°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
30m | Max | 8m |
12m | Min | 4m |
25 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Caucasian Fir Overview
Abies nordmanniana is an evergreen conifer from the Pinaceae family. It forms a narrow, conical or columnar crown, with dense, glossy dark green foliage on downward sweeping branches. Seed cones are green or reddish with protruding bracts, developing to a brown colour with age. This Fir is often planted to replace the disease-prone Silver Fir.
Common problems with Caucasian Fir
How to harvest Caucasian Fir
Young trees are cut for Christmas trees.
How to propagate Caucasian Fir
Seed
Cuttings
Evergreen current growth cuttings in autumn to spring. Deciduous softwood cuttings in summer.
Special features of Caucasian Fir
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Caucasian Fir
A low maintenance tree grown as ornamental trees in parks and gardens, it's soft needles which do not drop readily make it a popular choice as a christmas tree.