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Korean Fir

The Korean fir tree is a small to mid-sized evergreen conifer, found in the mountains of South Korea. It is a beautiful plant with ornamental foliage, revered across the world as a decorative tree for gardens and landscapes.

Korean Fir

Korean Fir

Korean Fir Tree

Korean Fir Tree

Scientific Classification

KingdomPlantae
DivisionPinophyta
ClassPinopsida
OrderPinales
FamilyPinaceae
GenusAbies
Scientific NameAbies koreana
Korean Fir Images

Korean Fir Images

Korean Fir Tree Pictures

Korean Fir Tree Pictures

Korean Fira Silberlocke

Korean Fira Silberlocke

Quick Information

Other NamesGusang Namu (in Korea)
SizeHeight at maturity around 15-30 feet
LeavesNeedle-like, flattened; 1-2 cm long and 2-2.5 mm wide with a thickness of 0.5 mm; glossy dark green topside with two bright and vivid bands of stomata below; slightly notched tips
Cones (Strobili)4-7 cm long and 1.5-2 cm wide; dark purple-blue when young
Tree TypeEvergreen
ShapeSymmetrical with a conical outline
Distribution/RangeNative range is in the mountains of South Korea, including Jeju-do Island at altitudes of 3,280-6230 feet
Hardiness Zones5-7
LifespanAround 30 years
Growth RateSlow for the first 5 years, picks up the pace after that
Growing ConditionsSpring Conditions: Fertilizer should be applied in early spring before newly-grown appear

Water: High requirement for water except the rainy season

Sunlight: Full Sun

Soil requirements: Cool, moist, well-drained sandy, loamy or clay soil, with high acidic pH

Pests and DiseasesNeedle rust, root rot disease, twig blight, aphids, bagworms, balsam wooly adelgids, bark beetles, scales, spider mites, spruce budworms
Flowering/FruitingFlowering period: June, July, and August

Fruiting period: March to May

Seed ProductionColorful cones are borne at a very young age; by 5 years of age, cones bear purple/blue color
Seedling DevelopmentGermination happens almost a year after they have been sown into well-drained, sandy compost soil; should be covered to their own depth either with grit or sand; artificial heat is not necessary; germination process is rather slow during spring months
Wildlife ValueThis tree has not been known to exhibit any wildlife value
Cultivars
  • Aurea
  • Horstmann’s Silberlocke
UsesMakes for an attractive ornamental tree
IUCN Conservation StatusEndangered
Korean Fir Cones

Korean Fir Cones

Korean Fir Bonsai

Korean Fir Bonsai

Korean Fir Trees

Korean Fir Trees

Interesting facts

  • The Korean fir has such symmetry that its cones are very geometric, exact and perfectly groomed, not one of its needles look out of place.
  • The ‘Silberlocke’ and ‘Aurea’ variants are so named because of their silver and golden foliages, respectively.

References

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abies_koreana
  2. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/3336731/How-to-grow-Korean-fir.html
  3. https://www.gardenia.net/plant/abies-koreana-korean-fir
  4. https://www.weekand.com/home-garden/article/grow-korean-fir-tree-18058459.php
  5. https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/44/abies-koreana/details

Published on July 7th 2016 by Sudipto Chakrabarti under Fir.
Article was last reviewed on 26th June 2023.

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