Abies koreana 'Oberon' - 10-15 CM BARE ROOT

Description
The Korean fir 'Oberon' (Abies koreana) is a dwarf shrub that grows pyramidal, flat, compact and usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and a width of approx. 80 cm. Its needle-shaped leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative cones adorn Abies koreana 'Oberon' from October. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers humusy, calcareous, sandy, slightly acidic soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Abies koreana 'Nr.1'.

Bulletpoints
* decorative cones

Leaves
The Korean fir 'Oberon' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green.

Bark
Deeply fissured bark.

Spread
Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Korean fir 'Oberon' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Korean fir 'Oberon' is a pyramidal, flat and compact dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1.5 m and is approx. 60 - 80 cm wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Standard container plant 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 cylindrical cones of Abies koreana 'Oberon' are particularly decorative. These appear from October.

Use
Tub, solitary, heather garden, rock garden

Root
Abies koreana 'Oberon' is a deep-rooting plant.