Nordman Fir
Abies nordmanniana
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The Nordman Fir, also known by its scientific name Abies nordmanniana, is a type of evergreen tree native to the mountains of northern Turkey and the Caucasus. It's known for its attractive, glossy foliage and symmetrical shape.
Here are some key features of the Nordman Fir:
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Foliage: The needles are dark green on top with a silvery underside. They're soft to the touch and less prickly than some other fir species.
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Size: This tree can grow quite large, reaching heights of 35-50 feet and spreads of 15-25 feet in a landscape setting. However, it grows relatively slowly.
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35' - 50’ |
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15' - 25' |
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Spacing: |
20' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 6 |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium maintenance. Water regularly. Potential pests include aphids, beetles, budworms, bagworms, scale, and adelgids. Potential diseases include canker, root rot, heart rot, needle rust, and twig blight. Intolerant of urban pollution.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen Tree, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, and Shade Tree. Commercially grown as Christmas Tree
COMPANION PLANTS: Blue Fescue, Eastern Redbud, Forsythia
IMAGE: Crusier, Abies nordmanniana young tree, CC BY 3.0, (2) Franz Xaver, Abies nordmanniana 2, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Franz Xaver, Abies nordmanniana 4, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
