Abies pinsapo 'Kelleriis' - 40-50 CM RB

Description
The Spanish fir 'Kelleriis' (Abies pinsapo) is a small tree that grows broad, dense, conical and usually reaches a height of about 8 metres and a width of about 4 metres. Its leaves are silver-blue in colour. Decorative light brown cones adorn Abies pinsapo 'Kelleriis' from October. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich, dry soil in a sunny to shady position.

Bulletpoints
* Drought-resistant

Leaves
The Spanish fir 'Kelleriis' is evergreen. Its needles are silver-blue.

Frost hardiness
The Spanish fir 'Kelleriis' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spanish fir 'Kelleriis' is a small tree that grows broad, dense and conical. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 8 m and is approx. 1 - 4 m wide. As a rule, it grows 60 - 80 cm per year.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Fruit
The cylindrical, light brown cones of Abies pinsapo 'Kelleriis' appear from October. The young cones have a blue-green colour.

Use
Screen, solitary, rock garden, park