Abies koreana - 25-30 CM C2

Description
The Korean fir (Abies koreana) is a tree that grows pyramidally and usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and a width of around 4.5 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves have a medium green colour. Decorative dark brown cones adorn Abies koreana from October. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers humus-rich, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* Decorative cones * Not suitable for overbuilding

Leaves
The Korean fir is evergreen. Its needles are medium green.

Bark
Red-brown, deep-cracked bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Korean fir has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Pyramidal.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Care
This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Fruit
The dark brown, cylindrical cones of Abies koreana are particularly decorative. These appear from October and the young cones have a dark blue colour.

Use
Screen, solitary, group planting

Root
Abies koreana is a deep-rooting plant.