Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

The Nordmann fir, Abies nornmannina, is a very handsome, easy to grow, and disease-resistant tree with aromatic dark green foliage. It's one of the best trees to use as a Christmas tree because it retains its needles well, even when cut.

Abies nornmannina forms a shapely tree, not too bushy, with good space between the branches. Grow in a rich, free-draining soil in full sun tfor the best results.

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Abies and wildlife

Abies has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Abies poisonous?

Abies has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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