This large coniferous tree has a scaly greyish trunk with spreading branches that form a conical habit. It has glossy dark green upturned needle-like leaves and the brownish female cones appear during spring.

Hardiness zones 4 to 7

Abies numidica is naturally found in Algeria growing in restricted regions of the Barbor and Tababor Mountains at an altitude of 1800 m to 2004 m (6574 ft) with an annual precipitation of over 2000 mm (6 ft) mainly as snow and is regarded as a threatened species.

It prefers a semi-shaded to full sun position and grows in well-trained organic rich drier soils that are tending acidic with a pH 6-7 and is frost and drought tolerant.

The Algerian Fur is grown for its foliage and drought resistance. It is planted in parks and large gardens as a specimen or used in mountainous woodlands. It is suitable for high mountain regions and establishes in 5-7 years and has long lived. This tree is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialised nursery. ID 3737

Abies (AH-bee-ays) numidica (nu-MID-ih-ka)

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