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Spanish Fir, Moroccan Fir

Abiespinsapo subsp. marocana

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Family

Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Abies (A-bees)

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Synonym

Abies marocana

Abies pinsapo var. marocana

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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borja_fg

(Zone 8a) | February 2008 | neutral

Actually, Abies pinsapo is native to Southern Spain, but subsp. marocana is native to Northern Moroco.

palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | July 2004 | positive

Very attractive blue green conical tree with short, stiff, ornamentally arranged needles- from southern Spain

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