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Abies pinsapo

Spanish Fir

Plant photo of: Abies pinsapo
Information by: W-E Plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This evergreen conifer slowly grows to 10-30' tall and 5-15' wide. It has broadly conical branches in regular whorls that usually form a symmetrical crown. The needles are radially erect, stiff, long, very sharp-pointed, and thick. This small evergreen tree has a neat appearance; many varieties available today. Foliage is attractive blue-green needles with white undersides. It does best in full sun with fertile, acidic, well-draining, moist soil. It may not do well in clay soils. It tolerates some neutral and slightly alkaline soils. It has some tolerance for hot and dry climates.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

Width Range

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Blue Green, White

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.