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Franke Bornmueller's Fir

Scientific name: Abies bornmuelleriana 'Franke'
Taxonomy
Family:Pinaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:6 to 8
Sun:Full sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:4 ft
Width:3 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description This dwarf Turkish fir cultivar was discovered and named by Ken Franke at a Christmas tree farm.

  Morphology:
This is a dwarf conifer that only grows 3” per year. It forms a globose single leader tree with rich dark green needles. At full size it probably won’t grow taller than 4’ with a width of 3’.

  Adaptation:
Select a full sun exposure and a rich organic site and slightly acidic conditions for best results.

  Pests:
None reported.
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