Abies koreana Kohouts Icebreaker - Korean Fir
Abies koreana Kohouts Icebreaker - Korean Fir
Abies koreana Kohout's Icebreaker®
Korean fir
I received a small bush, bonsai style, well packed and protected, so no breakage occurred. Some branches were covered with lichen, which I removed to prevent parasite nests. The branches are adorned with beautiful white buds ready to bloom. I planted it along a pathway to enjoy its branches sheltered from the winds and in the morning sun. I am looking forward to seeing its buds open. With slow growth, patience is required. I do not regret this investment.
Beatrice, 27/02/2025
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Description
The Abies koreana 'Kohout's Icebreaker' is a very recent variety of Korean fir, remarkable for its exceptional brightness of colour that gives it a unique presence in the garden. In spring, its young curled needles reveal a white-silver underside that sparkles in the light. This bush, round when young, grows very slowly, eventually forming a wide cone that changes colour throughout the seasons: its young needles straighten up, the foliage takes on a bluish hue, and it is adorned with small upright cones coloured dusty blue-violet. This little fir deserves a special place in a large rock garden or a small garden, where it will attract all eyes.
The Korean fir is a conifer in the Pinaceae family, found only in the mountains of extreme southern Korea. It reaches a height of 6 to 9m (19ft - 30ft) in its natural environment and has a compact habit. The variety 'Kohout's Icebreaker' is even smaller, not exceeding 60cm (23.6in) in all directions at 10 years, and 2m (6.5ft) in height and 1m (3.3ft) in spread at maturity. Its story begins in Germany in the 2010s: a 'witches' broom', an anarchic development of branches due to a fungus, was spotted on a branch of the 'Silberlocke' variety, with its sumptuous silver-backed needles. This curious growth was then grafted or rooted. 'Icebreaker' has a very dense habit, initially globose then broadly conical, supported by staggered branches where shiny needles spiral, bluish-green on the upper side, and shiny white-silver on the underside. Its new shoots gradually become variegated with green and then the bush takes on more bluish shades. This variety also stands out for its beautiful upright cylindrical cones, initially light green then powdery blue-violet or grey-purple, which appear when the plant reaches about 1m (3.3ft) in height.
The Abies koreana 'Kohout's Icebreaker' is a magnificent small conifer, whose unique personality deserves to be at the centre of a large rock garden, or to proudly stand in a small garden. It works wonders in the centre of a bed of perennials and creeping conifers. The architectural qualities of dwarf conifers naturally impose themselves in the design of a contemporary or Japanese garden, which emphasizes forms, silhouettes, and textures rather than flowers. These plants with strong personalities structure a bed for a long time and mark pathways or border terraces, replacing the strong presence of trimmed boxwood. They serve as a backdrop for roses, peonies, or unruly grasses with a complementary temperament, which in return will showcase their intensity. The key is to play with volumes and colours.
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Abies
koreana
Kohout's Icebreaker®
Pinaceae
Korean fir
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Abies koreana from September to November or from February to June, in ordinary but very well-drained soil, even stony and rocky, enriched with humus, not too dry, in dappled sunlight or partial shade. This species is sensitive to heat, prolonged drought, and scorching sun. Water the young plants regularly during the two to three summers following planting. The Korean fir should be watered during periods of prolonged high temperatures. This bush does not require pruning, but any branches that have become unsightly or obstructive can be removed to enhance its habit. Any branch that does not exhibit the characteristics of the variety should be eliminated.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.