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How to Grow and Care for Korean fir

Korean fir typically requires minimal maintenance, thriving in cooler climates with well-drained acidic soil. Special care includes providing appropriate levels of moisture, without allowing the roots to become waterlogged, and protecting from strong winds. Regular mulching can help retain soil moisture and temperature.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Korean fir

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Planting Time	Early spring, Late fall, Early winter, Mid winter
Hardiness Zones	5-8

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Varieties of Korean fir

Korean fir 'Silver Show'

The characteristic uniqueness of korean fir 'Silver Show' comes from its needles. It sports a compact pyramidal and tightly curled shape with silver on the undersides. This cultivar is vastly different from the parent plant, Abies koreana, whose needles are flat and glossy green. It was given the name "Silver Show" for obvious reasons – it does put on a captivating show of silver.

Korean fir 'Silberperle'

Korean fir 'Silberperle' is a cultivar of the Korean fir named for its silvery foliage, and also for its buds which are small, round, and silver – just like a pearl. It grows 5 to 8 cm and reaches a mature height of just 61 cm - many gardeners like to place it in rock gardens.

Korean fir 'Aurea'

Korean fir 'Aurea' is distinct from other Abies koreana plants for its bright yellow needles. Its name comes from Latin and refers to the golden color of its foliage. Gardeners love this small tree for its color, particularly when purple cones appear among the yellow foliage.

Korean fir 'Kohout's Ice Breaker'

Double award-winning korean fir 'Kohout's Ice Breaker' is a uniquely compact, icy-needled fir. Found as a "witch's broom" off of a Korean fir 'Horstmann's Silberlocke,' this cultivar was named after its discoverer and icy coloration. Korean fir 'Kohout's Ice Breaker' has its prestigious reputation due to its dwarfish size, distinctive appearance, and extreme hardiness.

Korean fir 'Blue Emperor'

Korean fir 'Blue Emperor' is a showy cultivar of the Korean fir, bred to be dwarf-sized. The cultivar can also be distinguished by its pyramidal shape, blue-green needles with a metallic sheen, and the famous, upright-standing, bright purple cones. This miniature slow-grower is perfect for small gardens with limited space.

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Korean fir is an evergreen distinguished by its needles, which are notable for their shimmering silver underside. This conifer prefers partly shaded to fully sunny areas and thrives in moist, well-draining soil. While korean fir is able to withstand certain alkaline conditions and higher temperatures, it has specific aversions; compacted soil, excessive moisture around its root zone, and air pollution can be detrimental. The species grows at a measured pace, often providing a substantive umbrella of shade after a decade. It is also vital to protect korean fir from deer, which are known to cause damage to the plant.