Abies koreana 'Kohout's Icebreaker' - 25-30 CM C7.5

Description
The Korean fir 'Kohouts Icebreaker'® (Abies koreana) is a tree or dwarf shrub that grows dwarf and usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and a width of approx. 50 cm. Its needle-shaped leaves have a silvery colour. Decorative cones adorn Abies koreana 'Kohouts Icebreaker'® 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

leaves
The Korean fir 'Kohouts Icebreaker'® is evergreen. Its needles are silvery.

Bark
Deeply fissured bark.

Spread
Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Korean fir 'Kohouts Icebreaker'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Korean fir 'Kohouts Icebreaker'® is a dwarf-growing tree or dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 40 - 50 cm and is approx. 40 - 50 cm wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 2 - 3 cm per year.

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 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 cones of Abies koreana 'Kohouts Icebreaker'® are particularly decorative. These appear from October.

Use
Screen, solitary, group planting

Root
Abies koreana 'Kohouts Icebreaker'® is a deep-rooting plant.