Abies koreana 'Blauer Eskimo'
Korean Fir
- Conifer
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 30-40 cm high
- Grey foliage
- Evergreen
A globose bun of blue needles with short, stubby branches and prominent resinous buds which are exceptionally pleasing in winter.
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 30 - 40 cm |
|---|---|
| Leaf colour | Blue-green |
| Growth habit | Wide |
| Growth rate | Slow, Very slow |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist |
| Soil | Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Abies koreana 'Blauer Eskimo' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Abies |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Common names |
NL: Koreaanse zilverspar EN: Korean Fir FR: Sapin de Corée DE: Korea-Tanne |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
| Parentage | Witch's Broom |
| Breeder | Wittbold-Müller Nursery |
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