Abies koreana 'Kohout's Ice Breaker'PBR
Korean fir 'Kohout's Ice Breaker'
A dwarf conifer reaching to 60cm tall and wide after ten years in cultivation. It initially has a globose form but eventually develops into a small, squat tree. The recurved needles showing the white undersides of the leaves give the plant a silvery-blue appearance
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | |||
| Autumn | Green White | |||
| Winter | Green White |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Abies are evergreen conifers, often very tall, with whorled branches bearing flattened, linear leaves, often whitish beneath, and on the upper branches, large cones which break up whilst attached to the tree
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, slightly acidic soil. See conifer cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed or grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Architectural
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus
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