Abies pinsapo 'Horstmann'
Spanish fir 'Horstmann'
Robust, evergreen, dwarf conifer about 1m tall and 60cm wide in 10 years, often globose when young, then forming a leader, which can be removed to control growth. Eventually forms a pyramidal shape with needle-like foliage, a vivid blue in colour
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Blue | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue | |||
Autumn | Blue | |||
Winter | Blue |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Abies are evergreen conifers, often very tall, with whorled branches bearing flattened, linear leaves, often whitish beneath, and on the upper branches, large cones which break up whilst attached to the tree
- Name status
Not established
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in deep, neutral to slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun, with some shelter from cold winds. Tolerant of alkaline soils. See conifer cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by grafting in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required, if a leader forms, it may be carefully pruned out, to control growth
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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