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Abies cephalonica (Greek Fir)

Greek Fir

Abies cephalonica, Greek Fir, Evergreen Conifer, Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree
Abies cephalonica, Greek Fir, Evergreen Conifer, Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree

Abies cephalonica (Greek Fir) is a large evergreen conifer of conical habit adorned with spreading, erect branches on mature trees. Sharp and stiff, the needles are glossy dark green with two blue-white bands beneath. The seed cones, 4-8 in. long (10-20 cm), are brown when ripe, and disintegrate when mature to release the seeds. The bark is gray-brown, becoming furrowed with age. Fast-growing, Greek Fir is noted for its hardiness, drought-tolerance, and insect-resistance.

  • Grows up to 70-100 ft. high (21-30 m) and 15-30 ft. wide (4-9 m).
  • Performs best in full sun in rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils.
  • No pruning required.
  • Native to the mountains of Greece.

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 6
Heat Zones 5 - 6
Plant Type Conifers, Trees
Plant Family Pinaceae
Genus Abies
Common names Fir
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height 70' - 100' (21.3m - 30.5m)
Spread 15' - 30' (4.6m - 9.1m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Tolerance Drought
Garden Styles Prairie and Meadow
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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 6
Heat Zones 5 - 6
Plant Type Conifers, Trees
Plant Family Pinaceae
Genus Abies
Common names Fir
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height 70' - 100' (21.3m - 30.5m)
Spread 15' - 30' (4.6m - 9.1m)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries
Tolerance Drought
Garden Styles Prairie and Meadow
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Do I Need?
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