Korean Fir 'Blue Emperor', 'Blue Emperor' Korean Fir
Abies koreana ‘Blue Emperor’ (Korean Fir) is an evergreen conifer of great beauty. It forms a compact pyramid with attractive steel-blue needles. Abundant purple cones are held upright along the branches, creating a lovely contrast against the foliage. A slow grower, 2-6 in. per year (5-15 cm), ‘Blue Emperor’ is a great choice for small gardens, containers, or rockeries.
Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
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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, Trees |
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 | 6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
Spread | 2' - 8' (60cm - 240cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
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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, Trees |
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 | 6' - 10' (180cm - 3m) |
Spread | 2' - 8' (60cm - 240cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Abies koreana ‘Blue Emperor’ (Korean Fir) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Abies koreana ‘Blue Emperor’ (Korean Fir) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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