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Moroccan Fir

Abies Marocana

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Overview

Abies marocana, or Moroccan Fir, is a rare conifer, native to the Atlas Mountains. This evergreen exhibits a conical silhouette with a maximum height of 65 feet. It bears glossy, dark green needles, approximately 1 inch long, with a distinctive two-striped underside. Requires well-drained soil, thrives in full sun to partial shade. Its striking appearance and adaptability make it a majestic focal point for spacious landscapes. Zone 6-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–10Type Conifer, TreeClimate Alpine, Temperate
Moroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — is a rare and exquisite conifer optimal for use as a focal point in a landscape design
Moroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — It bears glossy, dark green needles, approximately 1 inch long, with a distinctive two-striped undersideMoroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — Requires well-drained soil, thrives in full sun to partial shadeMoroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — Abies marocana, or Moroccan Fir, is a rare conifer, native to the Atlas MountainsMoroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — Its striking appearance and adaptability make it a majestic focal point for spacious landscapesMoroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — Native to the Atlas Mountains of MoroccoMoroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — This evergreen exhibits a conical silhouette with a maximum height of 65 feet+1

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Alpine, Temperate

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Moroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — is a rare and exquisite conifer optimal for use as a focal point in a landscape design
Moroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — It bears glossy, dark green needles, approximately 1 inch long, with a distinctive two-striped underside
Moroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — Requires well-drained soil, thrives in full sun to partial shade
Moroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — Abies marocana, or Moroccan Fir, is a rare conifer, native to the Atlas Mountains
Moroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — Its striking appearance and adaptability make it a majestic focal point for spacious landscapes
Moroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — Native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco
Moroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — This evergreen exhibits a conical silhouette with a maximum height of 65 feet
Moroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — this fir species thrives in USDA zones 6-9
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