Abies cilicica

Also Known As

Cilician Fir
Taurus Fir

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 40'-50'
W: 20'-30'

planting zones

5a-9b

Abies cilicica plant details

Abies cilicica is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies cilicica

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 40 FT - 50 FT - tall
Uses: woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies cilicica

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rare in cultivation, this handsome 50-90' fir from the Taurus Mountains of Turkey has deeply fissured grey bark, 1+" long light green needles arranged on the branches in a ?V? and the longest cones (to 8") of any Fir. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

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How to Grow Abies cilicica

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant