About
Abies pinsapo 'Soltau' is a gradually maturing evergreen conifer that typically reaches about 1.8 meters in height over a decade. It features a compact, conical form. The foliage consists of rigid, needle-like leaves with sharp tips, displaying a blue-green hue, which are arranged in a radial pattern around its branching stems.
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, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conifers, Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- 1-1.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but well-drained, ideally slightly acidic soil, though this species will tolerate slightly alkaline soils. Position in a sunny spot with shelter from cold winds. Thrives in cooler climates. See conifer cultivation
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by grafting in winter
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to adelgids and conifer aphid
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus