Korean Fir 'Blauer Eskimo', Blauer Eskimo Korean Fir
Abies koreana ‘Blauer Eskimo’ (Korean Fir) is a dwarf, evergreen conifer of globose habit adorned with short and stubby branches clothed in blue-green needles and prominent resin-covered buds which are ravishing in winter. Slow-growing, 1 in. per year (2.5 cm), this Korean Fir is a great choice for small gardens, containers, or rockeries and makes a lovely specimen plant when grafted onto a standard.
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Abies |
| Common names | Fir, Korean Fir |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 20" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 |
| Climate Zones | 3, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Abies |
| Common names | Fir, Korean Fir |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 20" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Abies koreana ‘Blauer Eskimo’ (Korean Fir) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Abies koreana ‘Blauer Eskimo’ (Korean Fir) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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