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Abies nordmanniana
Southeast of Cruess Hall, near traffic circle
The Caucasian fir tree is a tall, narrow, evergreen tree with large cones. It is not often planted in the Central Valley region.
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Botanical Name:
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Abies nordmanniana
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Common Name:
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Caucasian fir tree
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Location:
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Southeast of Cruess Hall, near traffic circle
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Family:
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Pinaceae
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Sunset Zones:
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1-11, 14-24, H1
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Native Range:
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the Caucasus, Asia Minor, Greece
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Habitat:
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Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Will not tolerate drought.
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General Habit:
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Evergreen, grows to 60 ft. Younger plant has pyramid form, older plant has more cylindrical form.
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Notes:
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Densely crowded needles are a dark glossy green with rounded and slightly notched tips. Can be grown in containers for long periods of time.
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