Nordmann Fir

         Nordmann Fir (Abies nordmanniana) is a fir native to the Caucasus mountains.

         It is a large evergreen coniferous tree growing to 60 m tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 2 m. In the Western Caucasus Reserve, some specimens have been reported to be 78 m and even 85 m tall , the tallest trees in Europe.

         The leaves are needle-like, flattened, 1.8-3.5 cm long and 2 mm wide by 0.5 mm thick, glossy dark green above, and with two blue-white bands of stomata below. The tip of the leaf is usually blunt, often slightly notched at the tip, but can be pointed, particularly on strong-growing shoots on young trees.

         It is a popular ornamental tree in parks and large gardens.

         Nordmann Fir is one of the most important species grown for Christmas trees, being favoured for its attractive foliage, with needles that are not sharp, and do not drop readily when the tree dries out.

        Good advices for Christmas tree:

        - The Christmas tree must stay as far as possible from the hot sources
        - It will provide the necessary humidity in the room
        - It will be necessary to air the room at least once a day
        - It will be necessary to pulverize water particles daily on the tree crown
        - We recommend that the tree height be with 30 cm lower than the room