Spanish Fir (Abies pinsapo)
The Spanish Fir is a mighty conifer with a thick stem which grows predominantly at higher altitudes.
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Appearance
The Spanish Fir is a mighty conifer with a thick stem which grows predominantly at higher altitudes.
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Leaves
Evergreen, linear, very dense 1 to 1.2 cm long needles. Sharply pointed, thick and rigid. Arranged all round. Needles are bluish-green above.
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Flowers
Flowering period: V. Small reddish flowers.
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Bark
Smooth, dark brown bark, later segmented and fissured.
Application
Open country, open fields, parks, afforestation, kitchen gardens
Native regions
Mediterranean regions
Location parameters
Light: full sun to slightly sunny; soil: very dry to fresh; soil structure: firm to loose; soil depth: shallow to very deep; humus concentration: low to medium; pH value: slightly acid to alkaline; nutrient concentration: low to high.
Demands
Does not tolerate stagnant moisture and compaction.
Hardiness
down to -20 C°
Growth
Height of growth: 15 to 20 m. Spread: 6 to 8 m. Conical tree with layered habit and continuous stem, moderately rapid growth potential.
Leaves
Evergreen, linear, very dense 1 to 1.2 cm long needles. Sharply pointed, thick and rigid. Arranged all round. Needles are bluish-green above.
Flowers
Flowering period: V. Small reddish flowers.
Fruits
Female cones are approx. 10 to 16 cm long, cylindrical and tapering towards the tip. Colour: brown. The scales are roundish.
Bark
Smooth, dark brown bark, later segmented and fissured.