Abies nordmanniana
Nordmann Fir

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Needles are an attractive green-black color)
 Fruit Notes:
Green;brown (Emerging cones;Mature cones are a reddish-brown)
 Ultimate Height:
40-60 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
15-20 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Prefers, acidic, moist, well-drained soils
 Range:
Asia Minor
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
While it generally only reaches a height of up to 60', in the wild there are cases of Abies nordmannia being over 200' tall. The dark green to black needles are 1 to 1 1/2" long by 1/16 to 1/2" wide. The needles point forward and up and the tips of the needles are rounded. The cones are 5-6" long and reddish-brown at maturity, found on the upper canopy of the tree.
 Ecological Functions:
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Parts and Problems of Fir
  Special Characteristics:
  • Notable Texture 282
  • Slow Growth Rate 272

    • Additional Information

    In the wild, this species can reach over a staggering 200'. Many uses for this tree are for spacious parks and screening.

    Other plants like this Abies nordmanniana (Nordmann Fir)

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