Extremely decorativeAbies koreana firis one of the most valuable and beautiful conifers in the world.
History of the discovery of the Korean fir
She comes from South Korea, where in 1907 she was discovered by a missionary. It grows in mountain environments above 1000-1900 meters. He likes the temperate rainforest climate, with cool, humid summers and winters with heavy snowfall.
Extremely decorative tree
Korean firis a fairly slow growing tree.It grows up to a maximum of 10 m in height and 1.5 m in width. A feature of this species are unusual needles - flat, light green at the top and chalky white underneath. Very often, already eight-year-old trees, unusual, blue-purple cones appear, which stick out on the branches like Christmas tree candles. They usually grow on the top of a tree. They turn brown with time, and in late autumn they fall apart on the tree, leaving only woody axes on the branches. These are called spindles.
Frost resistant
Despite its southern originKorean firis completely frost-resistant, so it is perfect for Polish gardens. It requires only positions sheltered from excessive wind and moist soil. All efforts are greatly rewarded by the beauty of this exotic tree.There are many crosswords on the market that grow faster, but they form cones later. Therefore, it is definitely worth enriching your own collection with one of these original trees.
Wiesław Sierota
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE PURCHASING
- If you plan to plant Korean fir, buy smaller specimens (30-40 cm tall). They are easier to transport, take on faster and are cheaper.
- Due to its small growth, this plant is ideal for growing inIt is also recommended for gardens in Far Eastern style.
- An interesting and exceptionally decorative variety is 'Silberlocke' with intensely shiny white needles twisted upwards.
