Caucasian Fir
Abies nordmanniana

Family: Pinaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows between 1,200-2,000 m above sea level. It suits USDA hardiness zones 4-6. Arboretum Tasmania.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Caucasus, Europe, Georgia, Slovenia, Tasmania, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Kavkaška jelka, Sotchi

Synonyms

Abies leioclada Steven ex Gordon; and several others