Horstmann Spanish fir
Abies pinsapo 'Horstmann'
USDA zones6 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Horstmann' Spanish fir (Abies pinsapo 'Horstmann') is an evergreen tree for borders and containers, and it needs little care. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It stays small, reaching 12 to 24 inches tall and 24 to 36 inches wide. It tolerates drought and prefers acid to neutral soil.
Pairs well with Fountain grass, Gentian, and Grape hyacinth.