Abies koreana Silberlocke - Korean Fir
Abies koreana Silberlocke - Korean Fir
Abies koreana Silberlocke - Korean Fir
Abies koreana Silberlocke
Korean fir
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gisou, 04/09/2024
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Description
Abies koreana 'Silberlocke', also known as Korean fir, forms a magnificent bush with a pyramidal and dense habit. It bears regularly layered branches, and is covered in very curved needles with a silver underside, which attract light and attention. It produces beautiful upright cones, even on young plants, which are green at first, before developing a lovely powdery blue-violet hue. This small fir tree, with its moderate size and presence, will easily become the focal point of a large rock garden or a small garden, in cool but well-drained soil, sheltered from scorching sun.
The Korean fir is a conifer of the Pinaceae family, native only to the mountains of the extreme south of Korea, becoming rare in its country of origin. This conifer reaches in its natural environment a height of 6 m to 9 m (19.7 ft to 29.5 ft) and shows a compact habit. The cultivar 'Siberlocke' is the most famous of all, and rightly so, as it has real ornamental qualities. This conifer will not exceed 4 m (13.1 ft) in height with a spread of 2 m at maturity. Its growth is slow, reaching a height of 2 m (6.6 ft) in 6 years. It has a dense and pyramidal habit; its branches are regularly layered, with curved and pressed needles against the stem, displaying their silver underside while the shiny green upper surface is barely visible. This variety also stands out with its beautiful upright cylindrical cones, which are tender green at first, before turning a powdery blue-violet or grey-purple. The cones appear when the plant reaches about 1 m (3.3 ft) in height.
Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' is ideal for embellishing a large rock garden or reigning in a small garden thanks to its dense presence. With its majestic silhouette, it will work wonders in the centre of a bed of perennials and low-growing conifers, especially if planted in groups of 3. The visually striking qualities of conifers work well in a contemporary garden, which prefers the aesthetics of shapes, silhouettes, and textures to the gentle sway of flowers. These plants are a perfect alternative to trimmed boxwood or holly, and can be used to mark pathways or border terraces. They also add permanence to the structure of a flowerbed, and serve as a backdrop for roses, peonies, or tousled grasses. The key is to play with volumes and colours until you find the right effect.
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Abies
koreana
Silberlocke
Pinaceae
Korean fir
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Planting and care
Plant Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' from September to November or from February to June, in a regular but very well-drained soil, enriched with humus, and not too dry. It can even tolerate stony and rocky soil. Position it in an area with filtered sunlight or partial shade. This species is sensitive to heat and scorching sun. Regularly water the young plants during the two to three summers following planting. The Korean fir should be watered during prolonged periods of high heat. This bush does not require pruning, but one can remove unsightly or obstructive branches to enhance its habit.
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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).
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.