Horstmann's Silberlocke Korean Fir
Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke'
SKU
02156
Upwardly-curved, deep green needles reveal a contrasting bright silver-white underside. Produces an abundance of large showy cones held upright along the branches. Grows slowly, developing into a striking specimen. Thrives in cool summer regions, though considered somewhat more heat tolerant than many firs. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | A-beez kor-ee-AH-nuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing to 10 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide in 10 years, ultimately 20 ft. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage and beautiful cones. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Specimen, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Viburnum (Viburnum); Spirea (Spiraea); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Pine (Pinus); Dogwood (Cornus) |
Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply at regular intervals during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; prefers even moisture. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Seldom requires pruning.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-7
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