Species: Abies nordmanniana

(ay'beez nord-man-ee-ay'nah)

Abies nordmanniana

Nordmann Fir; Caucasian Fir

Found on Course Walks

Spruces and Firs et al.

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Brandt', 'Golden Spreader', 'Pendula'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 40' - 60' (narrower spread)

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: elegant; pyramidal; dense

Ornamental Other: Moderate growth rate

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: Best in full sun (will tolerate light shade). Not tolerant of excessive heat.

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

no serious problems

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

native to Greece, Caucasus, Asia Minor; transplant B&B or from small container in spring

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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