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 5–10Climate Alpine, Temperate

Moroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — Abies marocana, or Moroccan Fir, is a rare conifer, native to the Atlas Mountains

Moroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — This evergreen exhibits a conical silhouette with a maximum height of 65 feet

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) — Its striking appearance and adaptability make it a majestic focal point for spacious landscapes

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) — Native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Pinaceae
Climate: Alpine, Temperate

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Moroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — Abies marocana, or Moroccan Fir, is a rare conifer, native to the Atlas Mountains

Moroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — This evergreen exhibits a conical silhouette with a maximum height of 65 feet

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) — Its striking appearance and adaptability make it a majestic focal point for spacious landscapes

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) — Native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco

Moroccan Fir (Abies Marocana) — this fir species thrives in USDA zones 6-9

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