Abies Koreana Korean Fir
An evergreen, cool climate-suitable, slow-growing, soft rounded needles, conical fir tree with dark green needle-like foliage that is white/silver underneath. In the Spring, pink and green upright flowers make an appearance. Younger trees show 5-7cm upright blue/purple cones that make an appearance from an early age. The two-tone foliage and attractive cones make it a popular choice for ornamental settings (usually the garden and not above the fireplace). Sometimes used as a Picea Abies alternative for a Christmas tree due to the look and suitability for pot planting.
Expect a conical/pyramid shape unless you planted it wrong in which case you will get a vase-like shape with roots sticking out the top.
As the name suggests native to South Korea and not native to the UK unless it was named after a career centre somewhere and there was a monumental spelling mistake. Just to play safe, don't take it anywhere near a North Career Office.
A mature height can be around 12m high and 4m wide but at 10 years, you would be around 4 x 3m. Manual pruning can keep it at any height you wish.
Abies Koreana Korean Fir has been given the RHS Award Of Garden Merit.
Planting Abies Koreana Korean Fir
Plant in chalk, sand or clay that is moist and well-draining soil on the acidic to neutral side of the scale. Plant in full sun for best results. Hardy down to minus 20 degrees centigrade.
Pruning Abies Koreana Korean Fir
Although listed as a "not to prune" tree, it is always good practice to cut out dead, diseased or crossing-over branches to maintain the health of the tree.
General Information About Abies Koreana Korean Fir
Introduced to the UK circa 1905.
Short-lived, expect circa 40 years from it.
Considered endangered in the wild.
Crushed leaves have a citrus scent.
Considered non-toxic to humans and animals.
What Our Customers Say About Abies Koreana Korean Fir
Our customers are so happy about their small and attractive conifer that they are still sitting in the garden staring at it. As soon as the novelty wears off, we are sure they will write something soon.
Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
Our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
