"Endangered". Its shoots are usually glabrous (hairless). Uses The Nordmann fir is one of the most important species grown for Christmas trees, being favoured for its attractive foliage, with needles that are not sharp and do not drop readily when the tree dries out. It is also a popular ornamental tree in parks and large gardens, and along with the cultivar 'Golden Spreader' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. In Europe, the tree has also been used for reforestation as a way to mitigate expected forest decline caused by climate changes. The wood is soft and white, and is used for general construction, paper, etc. Gallery References External links theplantlist.org: Abies nordmanniana (Steven) Spach iucnredlist.org: Abies nordmanniana ssp. nordmanniana Gymnosperm Database: Abies nordmanniana conifersaroundtheworld.com: Abies nordmanniana NBG Belgium Meise rhs.org.uk: Abies nordmanniana Abies nordmanniana. Distribution map, genetic conservation units and related resources. European Forest Genetic Resources Programme (EUFORGEN) nordmanniana Least concern plants Ornamental trees Trees of Azerbaijan Trees of Georgia (country) Trees of Russia Trees of Turkey Natural history of Anatolia