ABIES nordmanniana
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ABIES nordmanniana
Commonly known as Fir
Tiered branches. Dense needles. Popular as a Christmas tree
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Adelgids, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Caucasus, Turkey -
EvergreenDensely arranged, glossy, rich green leaves, dull white beneath, 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
To 40m (130ft) -
Spread
To 6m (20ft) -
ConiferOvoid-cylindrical, greenish brown cones to 15cm (6in) long with protruding bracts
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TreeColumnar in form
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Conical
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Narrowly columnar
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Mature Sizeto 40m (130ft)
to 6m (20ft)
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