Nordmann Fir Care

You will probably recognise Abies nordmanniana straight away as it often grown as christmas trees.This is largely because its needles to not drop straight away when it they dry out, its needles are not as sharp as other firs, and it has an attractive shape and foliage.It is a needled evergreen fir that is native to Turkey, and the Caucasus areas of Georgia, Iran, and Russia.It goes by the common name of Caucasian fir and is naturally found in the mountains at heights of around 3,000 to 7,200 feet (900 to 2200 m).As a fir it does not flower, but it does produce cones that are around 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) in length.The trunk is grey, with an attractive bark. The branches are covered in dense clads of needles; these are flat, glossy, needle-like, and a dark green colour.Species typically reach about 200 ft (60 m) in height in their native habitats. Landscaped Garden and Park grown plants are typically smaller than this at about 35 to 50 feet (10 to 15 m).Ieally, you will need a rich and acidic soil to get the best results when growing Caucasian Fir trees. They also like a well drained soil and plenty of sun