Abies numidica
Algerian fir, Algerian silver fir, Abies baborensis, Abies pinsapo subsp. numidica, Abies pinsapo var. baborensis, Abies pinsapo var. numidica
Abies Abies
A. numidica - A. numidica is a narrowly conical, evergreen, coniferous tree with radially arranged, linear, glossy, dark green leaves, curving upward and white-banded beneath. Pink or purple flushed cones in spring ripen brown.
Abies numidica is: Evergreen
Narrowly conical
Dark-green in All seasons
Adelgids , Aphids Adelgids , Aphids
Generally disease-free.
No pruning is needed.
Stratify seed for 21 days to encourage germination.
Grafting, Seed
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Abies numidica (Algerian fir) will reach a height of 20m and a spread of 10m after 20-50 years.
Architectural, City, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Prefers moist but well-drained, slightly acidic soil but will tolerate alkaline and drier soils.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Abies numidica
Algerian fir, Algerian silver fir, Abies baborensis, Abies pinsapo subsp. numidica, Abies pinsapo var. baborensis, Abies pinsapo var. numidica
Abies Abies
A. numidica - A. numidica is a narrowly conical, evergreen, coniferous tree with radially arranged, linear, glossy, dark green leaves, curving upward and white-banded beneath. Pink or purple flushed cones in spring ripen brown.
Garden origin
Evergreen
Narrowly conical
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Dark-green in All seasons
Generally disease-free.
No pruning is needed.
Stratify seed for 21 days to encourage germination.
Grafting, Seed
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Abies numidica (Algerian fir) will reach a height of 20m and a spread of 10m after 20-50 years.
Architectural, City, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Prefers moist but well-drained, slightly acidic soil but will tolerate alkaline and drier soils.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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