Abies koreana 'Blue Emperor' (Korean Fir)
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.
- Grows up to 6-10 ft. high (2-3 m) and 8 ft. wide (2.5 m). This plant is very slow-growing, therefore it will take many years to reach these dimensions.
- Performs best in full sun in rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. More tolerant of heat and humidity than most firs but performs best in cooler climates.
- Virtually disease free. Watch for aphids and adelgids. Easy to grow, easy to care for, and rarely browsed by deer.
- No pruning required.
- Abies koreana is native to the higher mountains of South Korea, including Jeju Island.
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Requirements
| 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 | Abies - Firs |
| 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) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| 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 | Abies - Firs |
| 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) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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