Nordmann Fir

Other names

Caucasian Fir

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Caucasus Mnts.

Location

Cornell Class of 1923 Flowering Tree Collection, Conifer Slope

Source of plant

Treehaven Evergreen Nursery, Weston Nurseries, Snipes Farm & Nursery, Forestfarm Nursery, Edward Cope

Description

A large to very large tree reaching 150' to 180' in its native habitats, with tiered branches sweepingdownwards. Young shoots greyish-brown, shining but shortly hairy. Winter buds reddish-brown. Leaves 2cm to 3cm long, shining green above, marked with two white stomatal bands beneath, densely arranged on the branchlets, pointing forwards and overlapping above, pectinate below. Cones oblong-ovoid to cylindrical, 15cm to 20cm long, greenish when young, scales long exerted and reflexed. Generally disease resistant. A species of great ornamental value.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

winter interest, growth habit