Abies nordmanniana 'Tortifolia' (Tortifolia Nordmann Fir)
Botanical Information
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Abies |
| Species | nordmanniana |
| Cultivar | 'Tortifolia' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2 - 5a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-23) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - (-10) |
| Height | over 12 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A coniferous evergreen that is conic when young, becoming dense and columnar with age. |
| Notable Specimens | Whistling Gardens, Wilsonville, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Bark is dark grey. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Winter buds that are pale brown, not resinous, and are ovoid in shape. |
| Leaf Description | 'Tortifolia' is notable for its twisted, strongly-curved and irregular leaves. |
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