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Abies nordmanniana

Also Known As

Nordmann Fir

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 30'-50'
W: 15'-25'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Abies nordmanniana plant details

Abies nordmanniana is a fast-growing, moderate-growing evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies nordmanniana

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
Uses: dense, pyramidal, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies nordmanniana

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deep, glossy, aromatic green foliage with silver undersides. Will eventually form a stately tree with tiered branches reaching the ground. Long, narrow red-brown cones reach maturity in summer.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A stately, very symmetrical tree, with lustrous dark green needles. Makes a very nice live Christmas tree. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

Native to the Caucasus it can reach 35m in height and is completely hardy here.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A noble species of great ornamental value (Hillier)... short needles are densely arranged on tiered, downward-sweeping branches. Sun-PSh/Med

By: Forestfarm

Vigorous, dense grower, pyramidal, symmetrical shape, cones 4-5" upright. USDA zones 4-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

This fir is a densely foliaged, vigorous growing tree, that will reach 30-50' in height with a spread of about 20'. It has dark green shiny needles with white bands underneath.