Abies koreana 'Winter Gold Tip'
Abies koreana 'Winter Gold Tip'
Common name
Compact White Fir
Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Abies are evergreen conifers, widespread in Asia, Central America, Europe, North America and North Africa. Often very tall, with spiralled branches bearing flattened, linear leaves. The seed-cones stand upright on the branches unlike Spruces which have pendulous cones. Young cones are very eye-catching, ranging in colours from white, green, blueish violet and a purple red.
Details
Abies koreana 'Winter Gold Tip' is an attractive, compact, low-spreading fir. This striking Abies lives up to its name with wide yellow needles adding colour and texture to any garden scene. Hand grafted and propagated at Lime Cross Nursery.
Soil Type: Normal, heavy clay, light sandy, chalk, loam.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Green needles.
Pot Size: 3 litre and 10 Litre.
Ultimate Height: 1.5 - 2.5m.
Ultimate Spread: 1.5 - 2.5m.
Growth Rate: 10 - 20 years.
Special Attributes: Perfect for rock gardens.
