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Family: Pinaceae - Pine family
Latin Name: Abies cilicica
Common name: Cilician fir
The
green tree near the center of this photo is a Cilician fir, a
conifer that is known for its tall and very narrow conical habit, generally has
whorled, dense branches and a straight central leader. Abies cilicica keeps its bottom
branches even as it ages. This particular specimen is near Parking 03 at the top of Frost
Hill at the Morton Arboretum.
Range: Turkey (Asia Minor), Syria and Lebanon
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 6
The red tree in the foreground is Cedrus libani - Cedar of
Lebanon
The
photo on the left, taken on August 10. 2008, shows
cones of the Cilician fir near the top of the tree and point upward. This is typical
of fir trees. No cones were noticed on a visit to the tree on July 4, 2009.
Photo
of Abies cilicica closeup of branch showing attachment of needles and circular scars
where needles have been shed.
Picture
shows branch of Abies cilicica looking at the top side. New growth is lighter yellowish
green. Older grown is much darker. The needles are arranged in a spiral around the stem.
Photos of the underside of branch of Cilicician fir. The second and third pictures which
show greater detail on the stomata on the underside of the needles and the round attachment
of needles to the branch are close ups of the first photo in the row.Range: Turkey (Asia Minor), Syria and Lebanon
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 6
Karren Wcisel © copyright 2008
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