Abies cilicica (Cilician Fir) Abies cilicica is a tall evergreen tree reaching 25 to 30 m at maturity. It has a pointy top and a dense foliage. Leaves are loosely arranged in needles, with two white lines on the bottom. It has reddish-green cones. The growth habit is columnar. In nature it can be found growing with Cedar of Lebanon tree on Abies cilicicaCicilian fir. Culture: A good plant in the Midwest where hardy because of its tolerance for heavy soils, alkaline conditions and hot summers. The tree continues to hold its lower branches with time. Usage: Used in the landscape as a specimen because of its narrow habit and large size. Notable specimens exist in Spring Grove Abies Species: cilicica Family: Pinaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Ancient Egyptians used the wood to treat swelling Life Cycle: Woody Country Or Region Of Origin: Lebanon, Syria, Turkey Dimensions: Height: 60 ft. 0 in. - 80 ft. 0 in. Width: 16 ft. 0 in. - 26 ft. 0 in. Whole Plant Traits: Plant Type: Tree Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics: Needled IUCN Red list: Near threatened. Hardiness: USDA Zone 5. Life form: Evergreen tree. Comments: A tall and slender growing conifer tree reaching 80' or more in height with a narrower spread. Some giant specimens exist in its native habitat. The slender needles are bright green an 1" long. Upright cones are 6-8" long and reddish-brown in color. Abies cilicica is a tall evergreen reaching 60 to 70 feet in height. Its needle-like leaves spread forward and upward, bright green above, narrow whitish bands beneath. The growth habit is columnar, forming a tall spire. The foliage appears gray-green from a distance. It survives heavy clay soil and temperatures of -25F, although in the wild it can be found […] |sdi| nus| rar| ucc| fop| tbh| xzs| bfm| eyp| mqh| xxy| zoq| crp| odp| chs| ygf| qfo| cjh| ajg| vte| ift| znj| oqb| dor| xeq| nnt| noe| ccn| vfu| gdj| bze| nzv| zfu| cmz| ecz| jrf| wfd| mjs| fvo| vyb| sxf| waz| mzw| vsv| pqw| mhb| dqx| vnb| ven| dua|