Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' (Korean Fir)

Korean Fir 'Silberlocke', Horstmann's Silberlocke Korean Fir, Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke'

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.

Plant Type Conifers, Trees
Hardiness Zone 5-7
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height15' - 25' (ft), 25' - 35' (ft)
Spread15' - 25' (ft), 25' - 35' (ft)
Spacing 15' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Award Winning, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Specimen
Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' (Korean Fir) | Korean Fir 'Silberlocke', Horstmann's Silberlocke Korean Fir, Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke' || 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.
Full Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Award Winning, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries, Plant of Merit, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Specimen
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