Spanish Fir ‘Aurea 10/20cm (2L)
Abies pinsapo
£18.95
Spanish Fir ‘Aurea’ is a striking evergreen that adds year-round structure and golden colour to UK gardens. This Abies pinsapo cultivar grows into a broad, conical shape with bright yellow new growth contrasting with older green needles. It’s hardy, low-maintenance, and perfect for adding a touch of warmth to medium and large gardens.
- ✓ Stunning bright yellow new growth contrasts beautifully with older green needles
- ✓ Slow-growing, reaching 6-8 metres tall over 20 years, ideal for medium to large UK gardens
- ✓ Low-maintenance and hardy, thriving in UK conditions with minimal care required
- ✓ Versatile use as a specimen tree, for screening, or as a striking focal point in garden designs
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
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The Spanish Fir ‘Aurea’ is a truly eye-catching evergreen that can bring a splash of golden colour to your UK garden. This variety of Abies pinsapo stands out with its bright yellow new growth, which contrasts beautifully with the older, green needles. It’s a slow-growing tree that develops a broad, conical shape over time, making it a perfect choice for gardeners who want a long-term feature in their outdoor space.
‘Aurea’ typically reaches about 4-8 metres tall over 20 years, growing at a rate that won’t overwhelm your garden. Its compact form means it can work well in medium to large gardens, or even in a spacious container on a patio for the first few years. The golden foliage provides year-round interest, looking particularly striking in spring when the new growth emerges, and again in winter when it brightens up the garden on dull days.
One of the best things about this tree is how it can add a sense of warmth and light to your garden. Its golden hues make it a natural focal point, drawing the eye and adding structure to your garden design. The bright needles seem to glow in the sunlight, adding a bit of cheer even on cloudy days – a real bonus in the UK climate.
Gardeners often choose ‘Aurea’ for its unique colour and hardiness. Once established, it’s quite tolerant of different soil types and can cope with urban pollution, making it a good choice for town gardens. It’s also resistant to most pests and diseases, so you won’t need to worry about constant care.
For UK gardeners looking to add year-round structure and a touch of golden elegance to their gardens, Spanish Fir ‘Aurea’ is an excellent option. Its attractive foliage, architectural form, and easy-care nature make it a valuable addition to any outdoor space.
Caring for Spanish Fir ‘Aurea’ is relatively straightforward, which is good news for gardeners. Plant it in a spot that gets full sun to partial shade, as this will help develop the best foliage colour. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil but can adapt to various soil types. Water regularly when it’s first planted to help it establish. Once settled, it’s quite drought-tolerant but will appreciate occasional deep watering during dry spells. You don’t need to feed it often – a light application of balanced fertiliser in spring is enough. Pruning isn’t necessary to maintain its shape, but you can remove any dead or damaged branches if needed. Keep an eye out for any signs of needle browning or dieback, which could indicate stress. ‘Aurea’ is hardy in most parts of the UK, but in very cold areas, it might appreciate some shelter from harsh winds, especially when young.
Ultimate height
4–8 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Pot Size
2 litre
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green, Golden/Yellow
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
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Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | This item |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | This item |
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £28.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
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