Abies pinsapo 'Glauca'
BLUE SPANISH FIR, HEDGEHOG FIR
Pinaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 6-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
20m
Plant habit
 
8m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, North Africa, not found wild

Other Botanical Names:

Other Common Names: Moroccan Fir

 
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Abies pinsapo 'Glauca'
BLUE SPANISH FIR, HEDGEHOG FIR
Pinaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or conifer

Hardiness zones: 6-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
20m
Plant habit
 
8m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: blue-grey

Ornamental Fruit: brown or purple cone

Bark & Stems: prickly leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental & formal designs

Uses: informal screen, accents, bonsai, windbreak

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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