Abies cilicica
Cilician fir
Notes:
One of the most drought-resistant firs for the East. Noted to tolerate alkaline soils.
Sources: Dirr, NCSU, UFL, Dirr & Warren.
Tags:
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
branches strong
clay tolerant
dense canopy
drought tolerant
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
form:tree
habit:columnar
habit:conical/pyramidal
litter:minimal
persistence:evergreen
pruning not required
rich soil preferred
root restriction tolerant
slow-growing
type:conifer
use:christmas tree
use:shade tree
use:specimen
water:moderate to little
water:regular
well-drained soil required
wind tolerant
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