Trojan Fir – 3-Year Potted Tree

Abies nordmanniana subsp. equi-trojani

Add a rare and elegant evergreen to your landscape with the Trojan Fir, a distinctive fir native to the mountains of northwestern Turkey, including Mount Ida. This beautiful conifer is prized for its dense, symmetrical shape, glossy deep-green foliage, and pleasant citrus-resin fragrance.

A subspecies of Nordmann Fir, Trojan Fir features thicker, blunter, lustrous needles with silvery-white bands underneath. Its excellent needle retention and fragrance also make it a sought-after choice as a living Christmas tree.

This listing is for a 3-year-old potted tree.

Distinctive Foliage and Fragrance

• Deep-green, glossy evergreen foliage

• Soft needles approximately 1–1½ inches long

• Two silvery-white bands beneath the needles

• Thicker, blunter needles than many other firs

• Pleasant citrus-resin scent when the foliage is crushed

• Dense, symmetrical, pyramidal growth habit

• Strongly layered horizontal branches

Mature Size and Landscape Uses

Trojan Fir typically reaches approximately 50–80 feet tall and 10–30 feet wide at maturity.

Its attractive form and year-round foliage make it suitable for:

• Specimen planting: A striking four-season focal point in larger landscapes

• Living Christmas tree: Dense foliage, fragrance, and excellent needle retention

• Windbreaks and screens: A useful evergreen option for suitable rural landscapes

• Bonsai: Its dense foliage and growth habit make it appealing to bonsai enthusiasts

Growing Information

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–7; Zone 8 on the West Coast

• Light: Full sun, ideally at least 6 hours daily

• Soil: Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil

• Moisture: Avoid waterlogged conditions

• Climate: Best suited to cool, temperate climates

Trojan Fir is generally more heat and drought tolerant than some other true firs. However, it is not recommended for areas with hot, humid summers such as the Deep South.

Its late bud break can help reduce exposure to late spring frost damage. It tolerates light soil alkalinity better than some other firs, but struggles in heavy clay and poorly drained locations.

Your Order

• Plant: Trojan Fir (Abies nordmanniana subsp. equi-trojani)

• Age: 3 years

• Form: Potted tree

Looking for another size? Separate listings are available for 5–10 inch, 2-year bare-root trees and 1-gallon potted trees.

Shipping Information

• Free shipping to most locations.

• Shipping to PO Boxes, Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, remote areas, and U.S. territories may require a freight surcharge.

• Orders may be held when temperatures are above 89°F or below 20°F to help protect plants during transit.

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