Spanish Fir 'Horstmann', Hedgehog Fir 'Horstmann', Spanish Silver Spruce 'Horstmann'
Abies pinsapo ‘Horstmann’ (Spanish Fir) is an exceptional compact evergreen conifer of rounded or spreading rounded habit in youth, becoming densely pyramidal with age. The short, stiff, vivid blue needles are arranged radially around the branchlets. In early spring, the branch tips are adorned with beautiful small violet-red pollen cones, which stand out against the blue foliage. The upright seed cones are greenish pink to purple when young, turning light brown over time. Slow-growing at first, 1-4 in. per year (2-10 cm), but once mature, the plant will likely accelerate from that point unless controlled by careful pruning. Abies pinsapo ‘Horstmann’ is useful in rock gardens.
| Hardiness |
6 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Abies |
| Common names | Fir |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
6 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Abies |
| Common names | Fir |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Abies pinsapo ‘Horstmann’ (Spanish Fir) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Abies pinsapo ‘Horstmann’ (Spanish Fir) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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