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Abies koreana

Korean fir

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Features

BloomsApril to October
Height7m to 15m
Spread5m to 7m
Growth HabitUpright conical
Flower ColourPurple, deep blue
Leaf ColourMedium green

Description

Abies koreana (Korean fir). The compact size of this tree makes it ideal for the smaller garden. It will produce small bluish cones when it is only 1m high. The needles are rather crowded, short and broad with notched tips they have a wide blue band on the undersides.

Characteristics

Evergreen, Fragrant

Origin

S. Korea

Interest and use

Ornamental, specimen, producing ornamental fruits. Year-round interest.

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Needs

LightPart shade
HardinessFully hardy (min -15°C)
SoilClay, Fertile
Soil pH5.0 to 7.0
WaterMoist

Cultivation

Grow them in moist fertile well-drained soil.

Propagation

Abies seed can be sown in autumn or spring (but forms selected for leaf colour do not come true). Evergreen current growth cuttings in autumn to spring. Deciduous softwood cuttings in summer.

Pests, diseases or disorders

Honey fungus may be a problem, although this genus is fairly resistant. Conifer spinning mite may cause defoliation. Prone to adelgids.

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Abies koreana posts

Anyone for free plants? Here are 15 looking for new homes
07 May 2014The GPS Team6 Comments
Free plants? Yes, nothing to pay and no swap required. Over the winter we added a new 'free' tick box on the plant listing form and quite a number of Growers…

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14 Dec 2015The GPS Team3 Comments
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