Abies nordmanniana | Caucasian fir Conifers/RHS (original) (raw)
Caucasian fir
An evergreen conifer making a large tree to 30m or more, with narrow conical or columnar crown, with dense, glossy dark green foliage on down-swept branches. Young cones green or reddish, becoming brown
Other common names
Nordmann fir
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Green | Brown Green Red | |
| Summer | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Botanical details
Family
Pinaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus
Abies are evergreen conifers, often very tall, with whorled branches bearing flattened, linear leaves, often whitish beneath, and on the upper branches, large cones which break up whilst attached to the tree
Name status
Correct
Plant range
NE Turkey, N Iran, Caucasus
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. See conifer cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus