Abies pinsapo ‘Aurea'
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Find Out MoreCommon name
Spanish Fir
Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Abies are evergreen conifers, widespread in Asia, Central America, Europe, North America and North Africa. Often very tall, with spiralled branches bearing flattened, linear leaves. The seed-cones stand upright on the branches unlike Spruces which have pendulous cones. Young cones are very eye-catching, ranging in colours from white, green, blueish violet and a purple red.
Details
Abies Pinsapo ‘Aurea' commonly known as the golden Spanish fir is a medium-sized coniferous shrub, or small tree. The rigid, tapered leaves radiate from all sides of the branchlets and the new foliage emerges a golden-yellow colour before maturing to green. Hand grafted and propagated at Lime Cross Nursery and one of our favourites.
Soil Type: Acid, alkaline, heavy clay, light sandy, normal.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Golden-yellow and green needles.
Ultimate Height: 4 - 8m.
Ultimate Spread: 1.5 - 2.5cm
Growth Rate: 10 - 20 years.
Pot Size: 3 litre and 10 litre.
Special Attributes: Abies Pinsapo 'Aurea' has bright gold new growth that turns green by winter in some parts of the country.