Abies koreana 'Oberon'

Common name
Korean 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 'Oberon' is a very slow growing, wide pyramid shaped conifer with very short nearly square dark green foliage and attractive white buds in winter. Looks great in a container and in small gardens. A favourite here at Lime Cross. 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 - blue/silver needles.
Pot Size: 10 Litre.
Ultimate Height: 1.5 - 2m.
Ultimate Spread: 1.5 - 2m.
Growth Rate: 10 - 20 years.
Special Attributes: Perfect for rock gardens.