This mid to large evergreen shrubs and trees, makes them ideal for shurburn areas. \u00a0They prefer cool-cold climates such as Europe, North Africa, Asia and North America mountainous areas where they escape urban pollution and extreme temperatures although some varies expand into the tropics. \u00a0These fir\u2019s has long narrow, needles that are distributed equally horizontal and laterally along the twig. Color differs mid to dark green often with grayish white bands underneath. Female cones grow erect on upper branches, which ripen over a year then release seeds.<\/p>\n
They prefer sun moist soil or soil with good moisture retention but with good drainage, neutral to alkaline soil. \u00a0The only pruning needed to be done is to remove dead twigs to insure good circulation.<\/p>\n
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