Blue Spanish Fir

Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca'

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Overview

The Blue Spanish Fir, Abies pinsapo 'Glauca', is prized for its striking blue-gray needles and symmetrical growth. This conifer can reach up to 20-30 feet in height with a spread of 10-15 feet. Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Perfect as a specimen tree or for adding visual contrast in mixed evergreen landscapes. Hardy and low-maintenance, this fir provides year-round interest.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–10Climate Alpine, Temperate

Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — is prized for its striking blue-gray needles and symmetrical growth

Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — This conifer can reach up to 20-30 feet in height with a spread of 10-15 feet

Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — Perfect as a specimen tree or for adding visual contrast in mixed evergreen landscapes

Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — Hardy and low-maintenance, this fir provides year-round interest

Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — scientifically named Abies pinsapo 'Glauca'

Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — is a stunning coniferous evergreen that imparts a touch of majestic beauty to any landscape design

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 15–60 Ft.
Mature width: 12–30 Ft.

Classification

Family: Pinaceae
Climate: Alpine, Temperate

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Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — is prized for its striking blue-gray needles and symmetrical growth

Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — This conifer can reach up to 20-30 feet in height with a spread of 10-15 feet

Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — Perfect as a specimen tree or for adding visual contrast in mixed evergreen landscapes

Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — Hardy and low-maintenance, this fir provides year-round interest

Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — scientifically named Abies pinsapo 'Glauca'

Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — is a stunning coniferous evergreen that imparts a touch of majestic beauty to any landscape design

Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — This fir cultivar is renowned for its striking blue-gray needles

Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — which densely coat its branches

Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — presenting a shimmering silvery effect when kissed by the sunlight

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