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    ABIES
    ABIES koreana
    ABIES koreana
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    ABIES koreana

    Commonly known as Korean fir

    AWARD
    A small slow growing compact tree with white undersides to the leaves and violet-purple upright cylindrical cones
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Endangered in the wild
      These plants are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of 'Red Plants'. This is a list of threatened species in the wild, they are either critically, endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
      Endangered
    • Good to know
      The erect, purple cones resemble candles when resin runs. Good for a small garden as produces cones while young
    • Pests & Diseases
      Adelgids, honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      South Korea.
    • Evergreen
      Shiny, dark-green leaves 1-2cm (½ to ¾in) long.
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Linear
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      6m (20ft)
    • Conifer
      Female cones are cylindrical, violet-blue, 5-7cm (2-3in) long.
    • Tree
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Scented foliage
      Crushed leaves have a citrus scent
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Conical
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        6m (20ft)
      		  
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    Abies - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide
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