ABIES nordmanniana

A very attractive tree that is easy to grow  with aromatic dark green foliage, one of the best trees to use as a Christmas tree because it retains it's needles well, even when cut.
Conically shaped with dense dark green foliage that is held on the branches for up to 25 years it grows well in cool, moist conditions. 
A useful tree in landscaping which can also be grown as a container plant for several years making it useful as a living Christmas tree.

A decorative tree that is also commonly used for bonsai specimens.

Occurs naturally at altitudes of 900–2,200 m in the mountains south and east of the Black Sea, in Turkey, Georgia and the Russian Caucasus.

Prefer moist well drained soil. Tolerant to severe cold conditions and drought resistant once established.