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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 5–10Type Conifer, TreeClimate Alpine, Temperate
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') — which densely coat its branchesBlue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — Hardy and low-maintenance, this fir provides year-round interestBlue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — presenting a shimmering silvery effect when kissed by the sunlightBlue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — Perfect as a specimen tree or for adding visual contrast in mixed evergreen landscapesBlue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — is prized for its striking blue-gray needles and symmetrical growthBlue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil+3

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Pinaceae
Climate
Alpine, Temperate

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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') — which densely coat its branches
Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — Hardy and low-maintenance, this fir provides year-round interest
Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — presenting a shimmering silvery effect when kissed by the sunlight
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') — is prized for its striking blue-gray needles and symmetrical growth
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') — This conifer can reach up to 20-30 feet in height with a spread of 10-15 feet
Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — This fir cultivar is renowned for its striking blue-gray needles
Blue Spanish Fir (Abies Pinsapo 'Glauca') — scientifically named Abies pinsapo 'Glauca'
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