Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: State Arboretum of Virginia - Blandy Experimental Farm, 3 by ViburnumValley

ViburnumValley wrote:
Back to the green needled world...

This next species is one that I have enjoyed in my professional career in Kentucky, as well as in my landscape at the Valley. Most recently, the parks department where I work placed an order for this species, but the plants received were distinctly different from this species.

See commentary here: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1359741/

Nordmann Fir (Abies nordmanniana) has long been an appreciated ornamental conifer for the Ohio River valley region. Large old specimens populate landscapes and institutions from Cincinnati to Lexington and Louisville. It is known for dark lustrous soft needles and a fairly narrow pyramidal to upright habit.

NOTE: bonus points to those who can discern what isn't quite right about the label in the first image below. See the label from Algerian Fir for clues.