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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 48 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: seed may start to germinate in cold strat., sow seed 3/8 deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Abies nordmanniana Apsheronsk, RussiaAbies nordmanniana

Apsheronsk, Russia

Caucasian Fir, Nordmann Fir

This origin is suitable for production in USDA zone 4 conditions.

In Stock: 8.896 lb (Total:8.896lb)

Abies nordmanniana Apsheronsk

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8.9 lb

Details

Germination:

67%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

5,990

Quantity:

8.9 lb

Collected in:

Russia
Apsheronsk

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835828

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 48 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: seed may start to germinate in cold strat., sow seed 3/8 deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Nordmann Fir, also known as Abies nordmanniana, is a spectacular evergreen coniferous tree that has crossed geographical boundaries from its native mountainous regions south and east of the Black Sea - encompassing Turkey, Georgia, Russian Caucasus and the northern parts of Armenia. A sight to behold, this fir ranges in height up to a majestic 150 ft, with an impressive trunk diameter that stretches up to 6 ft. Boasting needle-like leaves that shimmer in an aesthetic glossy dark green color above, and reveal a duet of blue-white bands below, this tree is decorated further by cones sizing between 4-7.8 inches long and 1.5-2 inches wide. The resilient Nordmann Fir takes the crown as one of Europe's tallest trees, with certain specimens in the Western Caucasus Reserve reported to be 255 and even 278 ft tall. Outside of ornamental use and Christmas celebrations, this multi-purpose Fir's soft, white wood is used in construction, paper manufacturing, and more. It is named in honor of the notable botanist, Alexander von Nordmann, and is recognized globally for its striking beauty and practical uses.