Abies cilicica

Cilician Fir

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Common Name:

Cilician Fir

Plant Type:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

3

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

2135 cm

Maximum width:

760 cm

Cilician Fir (Abies cilicica) - Description

A. cilicica grow in Zones 6-8. They grow slowly and require sun to light shade, in moist, well drained soil. They grow to heights of 60-80 feet tall with loosely arranged needles with two white bands on the underside. They bear 20-30 inch cylindrical reddish-brown cones.

Cilician Fir (Abies cilicica) - Blooming

Fir trees are planted for screens and windbreaks. White fir is often planted as an ornamental in large parks.

Cilician Fir (Abies cilicica) - Growth

Most firs grow slowly in hot and dry climates at low elevations. Height ranges from dwarfed varieties (avg. 2'-3', 'Abies balsamea') to gigantic (upwards of 200', 'Abies nobilis').

Cilician Fir (Abies cilicica) - Planting

Allow ample room when planting firs as some species can get 20' wide at the base.

Cilician Fir (Abies cilicica) - Pest

Aphids can be a problem for new growth on shoots.

Cilician Fir (Abies cilicica) - Interesting facts

Though often confused with spruce trees, firs are recognizable by their tall, symmetrical shape, large cones (or spiky stalks after ripening) and soft green or gray/blue needles. Most are North American in origin, and grow best in mountainous climates. Firs attract birds, and some varieties are suitable for creating bonsais.