Abies koreana 'Silberlocke'
Korean fir 'Silberlocke'
An evergreen conifer making a small tree of bushy habit ewith dark green foliage which is curled upwards to show the silvery white undersides. Purple cones appear on young plants
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White | Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | |||
| Autumn | Green White | |||
| Winter | Green White |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–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
- Architectural
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus
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