HEIGHT up to 150 ft (46 m)
TYPE Evergreen
OCCURRENCE N.E. Turkey, W. Caucasus
This popular Christmas tree, also known as the Caucasian fir, has thick foliage and a conical shape. BARK Gray, smooth, but developing fissures with age. LEAF Flat, notched needles, shiny dark green above, two silver lines beneath. FLOWER In separate clusters. Males: red; females: yellow-green. FRUIT Erect, greenish brown cone.
