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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00002336
11/12/99
Abies nordmanniana--Caucasian Fir
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 6
Height: 50 feet Spread: 30 feet Form: pyramidal
Type: narrow-leaved evergreen
Annual Growth Rate: less than 12 inches
Comments: As its common name implies, Caucasian Fir is
native to Europe. The foliage is very dark green on the
upper surface and silver below.
Cultivars:
'Golden Spreader' - A spreading dwarf with yellow
foliage. Best performance occurs in partial shade.
'Procumbens' ('Prostrata') - A low, spreading plant.
'Tortifolia' - Twisted leaves (Vis. 1).
References for Cultivars: Iseli Nursery 1999, Gee Farms
1999.
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