Abies pinsapo 'Glauca'

Also Known As

Hedgehog Fir
Spanish Fir

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 40'-75'
W: 15'-25'

planting zones

5b-9b

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Abies pinsapo 'Glauca' plant details

Abies pinsapo 'Glauca' is a moderate-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. and purple fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies pinsapo 'Glauca'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 40 FT - 75 FT - tall
Uses: columnar, pyramidal, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies pinsapo 'Glauca'

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Striking, short, rigid, blue-grey needles radiate densely from all sides of the branchlets on this medium-large fir?a blue-grey hedgehog! S-PSh/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A conical Spanish fir with stiff, blue needles that whorl around the stems. Unique to this species. Native habitat are the forests in southern Spain. Too large and heavy for mail order.

By: Bloom River Gardens

The blue form of the Spanish fir is a handsome and stately tree, conical and upright, with stiff bluish needles. Growth Rate medium, 6-12" annually

By: Garden World

The steel-blue, waxy needles of this Spanish fir have a very distinctive look. Short and stiff, they appear to radiate around the stems, making it difficult to confuse this variety with other conifers. The tree has a conical form when young, but can develop a more irregular shape as it matures.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Bright Blue-grey growth, stiff needles radiate from columnar in youth becomes pyramidal. Hardy to Zone 7.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

This very delightful Spanish Fir is known for its bottle brush needles which are stiff, yet appealing to touch. 'Glauca' is the blue needle form which is much desired. With an annual growth rate of 6-12", a mature tree will reach 60'.