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Species: Abies nordmanniana

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

Nordmann Fir; Caucasian Fir

Cultivar Information

* See specific cultivar notes on next page.

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.

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

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Occasionally saturated Consistently moist, Occasional periods of Prolonged periods of or very wet soil well-drained soil dry soil dry soil

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2 Woody Plants Database [http://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu] Cultivars for Abies nordmanniana

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Cultivar Name Notes

Brandt 'Brandt' - upright spreading dwarf, to 5' tall and 4' wide in 10 years

Golden Spreader 'Golden Spreader' - spreading dwarf, golden yellow foliage; tolerates (and brightens) shade

Pendula 'Pendula' semi-dwarf; gracefully drooping branches; 8' tall x 3' wide in 10 years

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Abies nordmanniana - Leaves

Abies nordmanniana - Habit

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Abies nordmanniana - Leaves

Abies nordmanniana - Cones

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Abies nordmanniana - Habit

Abies nordmanniana - Leaves

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Abies nordmanniana - Bark

Abies nordmanniana - Bark

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Abies nordmanniana - Habit

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