Fir - Golden Spanish
Plant Facts
| Family | Abies pinsapo 'Aurea' |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Chartreuse/Yellow |
| Mature Height | 25 feet |
| Mature Spread | 10 feet |
| Soil | Well drained |
| Zones | 5-8 |
| Moisture | Moderate |
| Mature Form | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
Quick Overview
The Golden Spanish Fir, Abies pinsapo 'Aurea', has a conical shape and needles that are flat, blunt and yellow in color. Being a slow grower, it is a tall evergreen, columnar when young, and maturing to a more irregular habit. Being sharp, dark green to blue, the needles are arranged radially on the shoot. In the spring the buds are a beautiful raspberry color. The cones are yellow to green before ripening to brown and releasing seeds; are cylindrical in shape. Abies pinsapo 'Aurea' performs best when given partial shade and ample water in well drained soil, but tolerates dry, alkaline conditions. This dense fir enjoys a good amount of sun but prefers cooler climates and moist well drained soils.
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