This large coniferous tree has a straight greyish trunk that becomes furrowed with age and forms a well shaped pyramidal to columnar habit. It has dark green needle-like leaves and the male flowers appear in spring followed by female cones. 

Hardiness zones 4 to 9

Abies nordmanniana is naturally found from western Caucasus to north-eastern Turkey growing on mountain slopes and in the adjoining valleys at an altitude from 900 m to 2200 m (7,260 ft). 

It grows in an open sunny position and prefers well-drained, deep fertile moist soil that is slightly acidic with a pH 5-7 and is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

The Caucasian Silver Fir is a majestic tree that is grown for its habit and is planted in large gradens aor parks as alawn specimen. It is also used in Japanese gardens and is suitable for mountainous regions. It establishes in 5-8 years and is long lived. It is also planted in golf courses or along avenues and once established it will tolerate drier summers. The soft whitish timber is of commercial interest with its straight grain and is used in the construction of furniture or cabinet work. ID 359

Note:
This large tree has persistent vertical shoots and the greyish trunk may have resin blisters.

Abies (AH-bee-ays) nordmanniana (nord-mahn-ee-AH-na)

Abies species have upright cones and the leaves fall from the branch cleanly. 

Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Larches, spruces, pines, firs, hemlocks and cedars