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Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' (Korean fir 'Silberlocke')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 4m
max. height
Time to maturity 10-20 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Abies koreana 'Silberlocke'

Other names: Korean fir 'Silberlocke'


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Genus: Abies

Variety or cultivar: 'Silberlocke' _ 'Silberlocke' is a small evergreen coniferous tree with a bushy habit. Its leaves are dark green and curled upwards to show the silvery white undersides. It bears purple cones on young plants.

Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' is: Evergreen

Foliage: Dark-green, Silvery-grey in All seasons

Fruit: Purple in All seasons

Tree shape: Bushy, Small

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Specific pests: Adelgids , Aphids

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning: No pruning is needed.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Grafting, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' (Korean fir 'Silberlocke') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Rock

Cultivation: Plant in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil.

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Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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