Images of the Nordmann Fir (Abies nordmanniana)

Nordmann Fir

Abies nordmanniana

Native to eastern Europe and cultivated in the United States as a Christmas tree, this is one of the tallest trees in Europe. This fir can grow up to 85 m. The flattened needles are 4 cm long with blunt, slightly notched tips. Its soft white wood is used in the manufacture of paper.

Habitat:Planted as an ornamental.

Growth Habit:Evergreen tree, growing 12-18 m tall or higher.

Presence in US:DC MA MN MD NY

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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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