Caucasian Fir, Nordmann Fir, Nordman's Fir 'Golden Spreader'

Abiesnordmanniana

Family
Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Abies (A-bees)
Species
nordmanniana (nord-man-ee-AY-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Iowa City, Iowa

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Iowa City, IA (Zone 5a) | April 2008 | positive

Slow growing at 2-4" per year. Golden needles all year, needs protection from sun or it will burn.

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | October 2004 | neutral

Winner of the RHS 'Award of Garden Merit' a beautiful, golden spreading shrub; slow-growing.

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