Botanical Name: Abies koreana
Add
Common Name: Korean Fir  
Plant photo of: Abies koreana
Previous Photo     Next Photo

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

Purple

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Persistent

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

High

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Ranch, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter

 

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Park

 

Special Uses

Screen, Wind Break

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer:

  • Description

  • Notes

Korean Fir is a slow growing, small statured fir, growing 15 to 30 feet high and about 15 to 20 feet wide. It's most notable characteristic is probably its rich violet-purple cone. May be slightly more heat tolerant than other firs, but still would prefer a cooler climate; better suited to the east bench areas, perhaps, or a sheltered site.
Firs require moist, well drained soil, in full sun to light shade. But moist doesn't mean "wet," so avoid overwatering. As they are not very heat tolerant, it is best to not plant them in front of west or south facing walls or fences. Like many evergreens, firs look rather odd when "limbed-up" so plant where its low-sweeping branches have room and are an asset.