Scientific Name
Abies nordmanniana

Common Name
Nordman fir; Caucasian fir

Hardiness Zones: 4-7
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Slow
Site Requirements: Sun; moist, well drained soil; dislikes wet feet; not drought tolerant
Texture: Fine to medium
Form: Pyramidal; dense; narrow; tiered, whorled branches to the ground
Height: 40 to 60’
Width: 12 to 18’
Leaf: .75 to 1.5" glossy black green needles; 2 white bands on underside
Flower/Fruit: 5 to 6" pinkish brown with blue bloom cones; turns reddish brown in fall
Comments: Best suited for a northern climate; dislikes hot, dry summers; casts dense shade; easy to transplant
Cultivars: --
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