Abies numidica
(Algerian Fir)

Family - Pinaceae
Category - Tree, Conifer
Origin - Northeastern Algeria, Babor Mountains
Year of Introduction - 1862
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 20m
Location - The Pond Garden

Description: A large, Evergreen conifer with a conical habit and stiff, stout needles arranged radially along the branches. The needles curve upwards and are dark green on the upper surface and silvery beneath, giving the tree a frosted appearance. The cylindrical cones mature to brown and can reach more than 15cm in length.


Synonym- Abies baboresis, A. pinsapo barborensis.


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Foliage:

Branches are densely packed with short needles that curve upwards, are dark green on the upper surface and silver beneath.

Foliage Senescence: Evergreen

Foliage Shape: Needle

Propagation:

Seed, grafting.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.