Nordmann Fir ‘Orkiba’
Botanical Name: Abies Nordmanniana ‘Orkiba’
Hardiness Zones: 4-7
Mature Height: 150'
Growth Rate: Slow
Seed Source: Country of Georgia
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50mm Jiffy PlugAvailable: 0 - Plantable Peat QuartAvailable: 0
50mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNOAG501Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| 3.06 | 1.78 | 2.49 | 2.19 | $2.87 | 1.63 | 2.19 | |
| FNOAG501Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| 3.44 | 1.99 | 2.80 | 2.45 | $2.98 | 1.83 | 2.45 | |
| FNOAG502Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 3.94 | 2.27 | 3.20 | 2.80 | $3.24 | 2.08 | 2.80 | |
| FNOAG502Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 4.32 | 2.48 | 3.51 | 3.07 | $3.35 | 2.28 | 3.07 | |
Plantable Peat Quart
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNOPQ1Y03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| 3.58 | 3.00 | 3.34 | 3.13 | $3.88 | 2.89 | 3.13 | |
Notes
Our Nordman Fir seed source is from country of Georgia. This tree is favored for its long life span, softer needles, and excellent needle retention. It is also fragrant-free, making it a great Christmas tree choice for families that suffer from allergies typically related to common Christmas trees.
Uses
There are many uses for this species of Nordmann Fir including Christmas trees, privacy screens, and ornamental in landscaping. Its soft, white wood a favored in construction work. Due to the declining climate change, the Nordman Fir is also commonly used in Europe as reforestation tree.
Wildlife Value
This tree offers food, shelter, and habitats for many birds and small mammals.
History & Lore
The Nordmann Fir seed was collected in the village of Tazrisi in country of Georgia. It is native to several areas includng Turkey, Georgia, Northern Armenia, the mountains around the Black Sea, and the Russian Caucasus. This tree was discovered and named after Alexander van Nordmann, a botanist from Finland, who first discovered the tree growing country of Georgia.
Hardiness Zones
4-7
Tree Type
Conifer
Tree Subtype
Fir
Mature Height
150'
Mature Spread
25'
Growth Rate
Slow
Seed Source
Country of Georgia
"Sun Preference
Full sun, part shade
Soil PH Range
5.5-6.5
Soil Preference
Well drained
Tolerant
Minimal drought
Intolerant
Urban pollution, excelssive moisture
Diseases
Cankers, heart and root rot, needle rust, twig blight
Pests
Balsam wooly adelgids, bark beetles, spruce budworm, aphids, bagworm. All minimal on Nordmann's."
