A compact, slow-growing fir with dark green needles silvered beneath, producing showy violet-blue cones even on young plants. A prized cool-climate specimen for smaller gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 6 m H × 3 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Korean Fir
Botanically, Abies koreana is a slow-growing tree in the Pinaceae family. It reaches around 6 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage.
Where to grow Korean Fir
Korean Fir suits cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Korean Fir does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Korean Fir is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Korean Fir in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Korean Fir in the garden
Korean Fir earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Korean Fir with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Korean Fir
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