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Abies koreana

Korean Fir

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

More heat tolerant than most firs, this tree casts dense shade and isn't tolerant of compacted soil or air pollution. It is easy to transplant, has a shallow root system, and grows more slowly than other firs.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Purple

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, With Rocks

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.