Greek fir
Also known as: Grecian fir
A large, fast-growing evergreen conifer with a cone-shaped habit and glossy green sharp, rigid needles with a blue-white stripe underneath. Brown cones appear in the autumn which break up into seeds when mature. The bark is grey-brown and becomes ridged as it matures. May grow up to 30 metres in height and 9m metres in width
Scientific classification
- Species
- Greek fir (Abies cephalonica)
- Genus
- Abies
- Family
- Pinaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Greek fir
Distribution map
Greece
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Greek fir
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Greek fir care guide
- Deep occasional watering, let soil drain freely
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep occasional watering, let soil drain freely
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight slow release conifer feed in spring
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or grafting
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. See conifer cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
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