The Noble Fir &
the Nordman Fir
Learn more below…
Noble Fir
Abies procera
The Noble Fir is a typical fir with branches diverging from the trunk at right angles giving a typical ‘Christmas Tree’ look. The leaves are up to 3.5 cm long by 1.5 cm wide. The cones are very large, cylindrical in shape, green initially, they brown at maturity. They are between 16-25 cm in length. The winged seeds are reddish brown.
In terms of height and bulk the Noble Fir is the largest fir species. The tallest one recorded is almost 90m high. The species is found native to the North West of the United States. In recent years, it has become familiar to many Irish families as a top of the range Christmas tree due to the excellent shape and foliage of young trees. Non-native to Ireland, the Noble Fir was introduced around 1830 and grows very well in our maritime climate.
Nordman Fir
Abies nordmanniana
The Nordman fir is native to the mountains west and east of the Black Sea. It’s known for its triangular bushy shape, dark green colour and excellent scent. It has light green foliage and underneath each foliage is a lovely shiny silver colour.
The Nordman Fir is becoming increasingly popular among the Irish families. It isalso light to handle making it easier to transport and erect.