Abies koreana 'Silver Show' - 50-60 CM C20

Description
The Korean fir 'Silver Show' (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 leaves are dark green in colour. Decorative cones adorn Abies koreana 'Silver Show' 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 'Silver Show' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green.

Bark
Deeply fissured bark.

Spread
Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Korean fir 'Silver Show' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Korean fir 'Silver Show' is a pyramidal growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 7 - 10 m and is approx. 3 - 4.5 m wide.

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 'Silver Show' are particularly decorative. These appear from October.

Use
Screen, solitary, group planting

Root
Abies koreana 'Silver Show' is a deep-rooting plant.