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Also Known As

  • Upright Spanish Fir

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 5'-10'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 5b-9b

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Abies pinsapo 'Fastigiata' plant details

Abies pinsapo 'Fastigiata' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies pinsapo 'Fastigiata'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: columnar, compact, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies pinsapo 'Fastigiata'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Each branch ascends abruptly upward on this columnar, fir. Its stiff, silver-blue needles make it even more of a fascinating plant.
This old cultivar from France is upright growing and is fairly fast growing. The tight needles are beautiful blue green.

Gardening facts about Abies pinsapo 'Fastigiata' plant

How to Grow Abies pinsapo 'Fastigiata'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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