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Nordmann Fir (Christmas tree)

Reminders for this plant

Due about 1 month ago:

Buy

(i) Buy bare rooted tree as early in December as possible.
(ii) Plant in half-barrel mounted on a trolley (for ease of moving inside & out) in any type of sand.
(iii) Water 1 - 2 litres daily.
(iv) Keep outside as long as possible ..... after Christmas keep in a sheltered spot in the garden for at least a month to aclimatise to being outside again.

Due 25 days ago:

Prepare for christmas

Display and decorate for Christmas

Due 1 day ago:

Acclimatise

After Christmas keep in a sheltered spot in the garden for at least a month to acclimatise to being outside again.

Due in about 1 month:

Sink pot

Sink pot in suitable position in the garden.

Due in 11 months:

Prepare for christmas

Display and decorate for Christmas

Due in 12 months:

Acclimatise

After Christmas keep in a sheltered spot in the garden for at least a month to acclimatise to being outside again.

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About this plant

Genus: Abies.

Species: Abies nordmanniana..

Planted 12.08 Vistabile back lawn
Bought 12.08 at Wilkinsons for £25.00

Abies nordmanniana Common Name: Nordmann fir
Genus: Abies
Species: nordmanniana
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Sandy
Height: 4500cm
Spread: 800cm
Time to plant seeds: February to May

The Nordmann fir is a very handsome, easy to grow, and disease-resistant tree with aromatic dark green foliage. It is one of the best trees to use as a Christmas tree because it retains its needles well, even when cut. It also forms a shapely tree that is not too bushy, with good space between the branches. Plant on a rich, free-draining soil in full sunshine to encourage plants to form good shapely trees.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/plant_finder/plant_pages/10625.shtml

The growth is dense, narrow, and conical, and very slow so believe us that every centimeter has its value. It needs a moist spot because this fir is not drought tolerant, however, it must not stand in water.

Source: www.about-garden.com/a/en/2544-abies-nordmanniana-caucasican-fir/

Type Tree, Conifer, Evergreen
Form Conical-Shaped Tree, Architectural Form
Size Large Tree (8m or more height)
Colours Medium green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very Hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not produce showy attractive flowers.
Source: www.findmeplants.co.uk/plant-abies-nordmanniana-1767.aspx

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