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Abies koreana ‘Blue Emperor’ (Korean Fir)

Korean Fir 'Blue Emperor', 'Blue Emperor' Korean Fir

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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.

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 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
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Abies grandis (Grand Fir)

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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 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
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