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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| 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, 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 | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Abies koreana ‘Blue Emperor’ (Korean Fir) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Abies koreana ‘Blue Emperor’ (Korean Fir) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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