Blue Spanish Fir
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The Blue Spanish Fir is an outstanding evergreen specimen tree that is rarely available, despite being easy to grow, fast growing and stunningly beautiful. Although often overlooked for more common trees like blue spruce, this is a remarkable tree that is superior to any other blue-foliage evergreen. It grows 12 inches a year to become a tall conical tree of outstanding beauty. Everyone loves to see a blue-needle tree as a lawn specimen, and this one will grab attention like no other. The dense, bright silver-blue needles completely circle the stems, and the strong upright trunk carries the horizontal branches upwards to form a narrow conical tree that will soon be 30 feet tall and could eventually reach 80 feet. This grand specimen is ideal for larger gardens in milder parts of the country, and is unsurpassed in its beauty.
Plant your tree in a sunny location, in soil that is moist, well-drained and preferably slightly acidic, although this tree is tolerant of a wide range of garden soils. Once established it will tolerate moderate drought and it is free of pests or diseases. No special care or trimming is needed to grow a spectacular specimen of this elegantly beautiful tree, and we are proud to offer this rarely available award-winning plant to our customers.
Botanical Name:
Abies pinsapo 'Glauca'
Mature Width:
15-25 ft
Mature Height:
40-80 ft
Grows Well In:
Zones 6-8
Sun Needs:
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs:
Low
Growth Rate:
Medium