Is Nordmann fir poisonous?

Is Abies nordmanniana poisonous? Abies nordmanniana has no toxic effects reported.

Is Nordmann fir a pine?

The Nordmann Fir (Abies nordmanniana) is a beautiful green cylindrical pine with wonderful pine cones. Named after Finnish explorer and botanist Alexander von Nordmann who discovered this unknown tree species in the Caucasian Mountains.

Where are Nordmann firs grow?

This type of fir tree can be found in the mountains of Turkey, Georgia, the Russian Caucasus and even on the south and east parts of the Black Sea. Nordmann Fir grows in regions at 900-2,200 metres altitude and more than 1000 mm of rainfall.

Where does the Nordmann fir originally come from?

The Nordmann fir originally comes from the Caucasus. The cones of the Nordmann fir are still harvested in Georgia today. Abies nordmanniana can now also be found in this country and is particularly popular at the end of the year.

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How big of an area does the Nordmann fir cover?

This subspecies occupies an area of only 164 km 2 and is assessed as “Endangered”. Its shoots are usually glabrous (hairless). The Nordmann fir is one of the most important species grown for Christmas trees, being favoured for its attractive foliage, with needles that are not sharp and do not drop readily when the tree dries out.

Where does the Abies nordmanniana live in Turkey?

Turkish fir ( Abies nordmanniana subsp. bornmuelleriana ). Native to northwestern Turkey, including the western Pontic Mountains as well as Uludağ and other mountains southeast of the Sea of Marmara. Often treated as a separate species, Abies bornmuelleriana.

What makes a Nordmann fir a good Christmas tree?

Its shoots are usually glabrous (hairless). The Nordmann fir is one of the most important species grown for Christmas trees, being favoured for its attractive foliage, with needles that are not sharp and do not drop readily when the tree dries out.