Abies nordmanniana (Nordmann fir)
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Beginner skill rating |
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6m max. spread |
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30m max. height |
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20-50 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Abies nordmanniana
Other names: Caucasian fir, Nordmann fir
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Genus: Abies
Species: A. nordmanniana - A. nordmanniana is a large, columnar, evergreen, coniferous tree with tired, down-swept branches, dense, glossy, dark green, needle-like leaves and greenish-brown cones in spring.
Abies nordmanniana is: Evergreen
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fruit: Red, Green, Brown in All seasons
Tree shape: Narrowly conical, Tall
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Specific pests: Adelgids , Aphids
Diseases: Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning: No pruning is needed.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Abies nordmanniana (Nordmann fir) will reach a height of 30m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Low Maintenance, Wind-breaker
Cultivation: Plant in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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