Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' - 15-20 CM C2

Description
The Korean fir 'Silberlocke' (Abies koreana) is a tree that grows pyramidally and usually reaches a height of about 7 metres and a width of about 2 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are silver-blue in colour. Decorative cones adorn Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' 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.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke'.

Bulletpoints
* Decorative cones * Not suitable for overbuilding

leaves
The Korean fir 'Silberlocke' is evergreen. Its needles are silver-blue.

Bark
Deeply fissured bark.

Spread
Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Korean fir 'Silberlocke' 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 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 cylindrical cones of Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' are particularly decorative. These appear from October.

Use
Screen, solitary, group planting

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