Abies koreana 'Tordis' - 60-70 CM C25

Description
The Korean fir 'Tordis' (Abies koreana) is a tree or small tree that grows pyramidal, broad and usually reaches a height of about 2 metres and a width of about 1 metre. Its needle-shaped leaves have a medium green or silvery colour. Decorative dark brown cones adorn Abies koreana 'Tordis' 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 'Tordis' is evergreen. Its needles are medium green, silvery.

Bark
Red-brown, deep-cracked bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Korea.

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

Growth
Korean fir 'Tordis' is a pyramidal and broad-growing tree or small tree. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 2 m and is approx. 0.5 - 1 m wide. Slow growing.

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 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 dark brown, cylindrical cones of Abies koreana 'Tordis' are particularly decorative. These appear from October and the young cones have a dark blue colour.

Use
Screen, solitary, group planting

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