About
Abies pinsapo var. marocana is a conifer that can reach heights of approximately 30 meters. Its trunk may exhibit a twisted, leathery texture. The foliage consists of flat, dull grey-green or blue-green needles. Male cones initially appear dark brown and transition to a cherry red, while female cones start as dark green-purple and mature to shades of light or dark brown.
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, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conifers, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- Higher than 12 metres
- Spread
- 1-1.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Gravel garden
- Native to
- Morocco
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. Partial shade will prevent the sun bleaching colour from the leaves. See conifer cultivation
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by grafting
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus