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Caucasian Fir (Abies nordmanniana)

Caucasian Fir (Abies nordmanniana) is a large evergreen conifer native to the mountains of northeastern Turkey, Georgia, and Russia. It is highly valued for its dense, dark green foliage and symmetrical pyramidal shape.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply when the top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Prefers well-drained, fertile, acidic to neutral soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but avoids waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Hardy in USDA zones 4-7.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release evergreen fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Full sun promotes denser growth and better form.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply when the top inch of soil is dry.

Especially important during establishment and dry spells.

Soil

Prefers well-drained, fertile, acidic to neutral soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but avoids waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Hardy in USDA zones 4-7.

Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, including cold winters.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release evergreen fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilization.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

15-25 m

Spread

4-8 m

Growth Rate

Medium

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Needles

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Synonyms
Picea nordmanniana (Steven) Loudon
Pinus nordmanniana Steven
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classPinopsida
  • orderPinales
  • familyPinaceae
  • genusAbies
  • speciesAbies nordmanniana
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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