Abies koreana 'Blue Emperor' - 40-50 CM C5

Description
The Korean fir 'Blue Emperor' (Abies koreana) is a tree that grows in a pyramidal, compact, columnar shape and usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and a width of around 4.5 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are blue-green in colour. Decorative blue cones adorn Abies koreana 'Blue Emperor' from October. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic soil in a sunny position.

Bulletpoints
* decorative cones

leaves
The Korean fir 'Blue Emperor' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green.

Bark
Grey, deeply fissured bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Korean fir 'Blue Emperor' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Korean fir 'Blue Emperor' is a pyramidal, compact and columnar growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 3 - 4.5 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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).

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 blue cones of Abies koreana 'Blue Emperor' are upright and cylindrical. They appear from October.

Use
Solitary

Root
Abies koreana 'Blue Emperor' is a deep-rooting plant.