Abies pinsapo var. marocana
Moroccan fir
An evergreen, coniferous shrub or tree to around 30m tall with a trunk that can be twisted and leathery, flat dull grey-green or blue-green needles. Male cones open dark brown, turning to cherry red and female cones open dark green-purple, turning to light or dark brown.
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Blue Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Blue Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Green Blue Grey Silver | Green Brown Red Purple | ||
| Winter | Green Blue Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Abies are evergreen conifers, often very tall, with whorled branches bearing flattened, linear leaves, often whitish beneath, and on the upper branches, large cones which break up whilst attached to the tree
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Morocco
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. Partial shade will prevent the sun bleaching colour from the leaves. See conifer cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus
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