Abies koreana ‘Silberperle’
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Find Out MoreCommon 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 ‘Silberperle’ is an exquisite garden feature with every compact branch decorated with pearls - resinous white buds during autumn and winter. Short, wide and deep green needles accented with silvery white undersides add to the plant’s year-round ornamental impact. Due to its slow growing habit this fir is perfect for a small garden or a container. Hand grafted and propagated at Lime Cross Nursery.
Soil Type: Acid, alkaline, heavy clay, light sandy, normal.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Silvery - green needles.
Pot Size: 3 litre and 10 litre.
Ultimate Height: 30 - 60cm.
Ultimate Spread: 25 - 30cm.
Growth Rate: 10 - 20 years.
Special Attributes: Conifer collectors and other discerning gardeners will love adding this dense, very slow growing jewel to their rock displays, where it eventually takes on a pyramidal form.