Abies koreana
- Common Name(s):
- Korean fir
- Cultivar(s):
- Silver Locke
- Category:
- Trees
- Comment:
More heat tolerant than most firs; casts dense shade; not tolerant of compacted soil, air pollution; easy to trasnplant; shallow root system; grows more slowly than other firs
- Height:
- 15-30 ft.
- Flower:
- Pink, green or crimson flowers in spring; 1 in. cone; blue to violet-purple
- Zones:
- 5-7
- Habit:
- Evergreen
- Site:
- Sun; moist, well drained soil; dislikes wet feet; wind tolerant
- Texture:
- Fine to medium
- Form:
- Pyramidal; horizontal branches
- Width:
- 6-12 ft.
- Growth Rate:
- Slow
- Leaf:
- .5 to .75 in. gray green needles; 2 white bands on the underside
NCCES plant id: 1866
