About
This evergreen conifer, Abies pinsapo 'Fastigiata', typically reaches heights of 4-5 meters within a decade, exhibiting an annual growth rate of up to 35 centimeters. Its growth form is narrow and upright, characterized by ascending branches and stiff, needle-like leaves that radiate outward in a light grey-green hue.
About the genus
Abies are evergreen coniferous trees that can reach significant heights. They feature whorled branches that support narrow, flattened leaves, typically having a whitish underside. The upper branches produce substantial cones that disintegrate while still attached to the tree.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conifers
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- 2.5-4 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
- 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
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by grafting in winter
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus