This fir, a native of Asia Minor and the Caucasus is a fine textured, densely branched tree with a narrow, pyramidal shape. Under cultivation, the Caucasian fir grows to 40 to 60+ feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide. It typically holds living branches to the ground. Needles are 1 to 1.5 inches long and dark green in color. Two white stomatal bands run on the underside of the needles. Upper needles are shorter and point forward. This tree is reported to be one of the easiest firs to grow, growing on acidic, neutral to somewhat alkaline conditions, and sandy, loamy or heavier clay soils. It can grow in full shade to full sun. This fir prefers moist but well drained soils. It is unknown how well it will handle Midwest summer heat. The literature and our experience with the seedlings in containers suggest this accession is slow growing. (1) |
