About
Abies nordmanniana subsp. nordmanniana is an evergreen conifer that can reach heights of over 30 meters. It features a consistently narrow, conical or columnar shape. The foliage consists of dense, rounded, dark green needles that are notched and have a recessed midrib, arranged in distinctive sprays. A portion of the needles is oriented forward, partially covering the shoots. The tree produces slender, elongated cones that measure approximately 15 cm in length and 5 cm in width, with a reddish-brown hue.
About the genus
Abies are evergreen coniferous trees that can reach significant heights. They feature whorled branches that support narrow, flattened leaves, typically having a whitish underside. The upper branches produce substantial cones that disintegrate while still attached to the tree.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conifers, Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- Higher than 12 metres
- Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Coastal, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil in full sun or part shade in a sheltered position out of cold winds. See conifer cultivation
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed in containers in a coldframe, as soon as ripe or in late winter - stratify for 21 days to aid germination; propagate by grafting in winter
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus