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Abies, Korean Fir 'Horstmann’s Silberlocke'

Abies, Korean Fir 'Horstmann’s Silberlocke'
Abies, Korean Fir 'Horstmann’s Silberlocke'
Abies, Korean Fir 'Horstmann’s Silberlocke'

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SKU
E0153-C
Sun Preference
Full-Sun, Part-Sun

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Description

A stunning small evergreen with amazing year-long color; new foliage emerges shiny silver in spring, fading to sea green with a prominent silver band, needles are held in whorls which displays the colors prominently; a showy garden accent

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Height: 12 feet

Spread: 6 feet

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade 

Hardiness Zone: 4b

Other Names: Horstmann's Silberlocke

Description:

A stunning small evergreen with amazing year-long color; new foliage emerges shiny silver in spring, fading to sea green with a prominent silver band, needles are held in whorls which displays the colors prominently; a showy garden accent

Ornamental Features:

Silver Korean Fir has attractive bluish-green foliage with silver undersides which emerges silver in spring. The needles are ornamentally significant but remain bluish-green through the winter. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. The smooth gray bark is not particularly outstanding.

Landscape Attributes:

Silver Korean Fir is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and should not require much pruning, except when necessary, such as to remove dieback. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Silver Korean Fir is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • General Garden Use
  • Accent
  • Vertical Accent
  • Hedges/Screening

Plant Characteristics:

Silver Korean Fir will grow to be about 12 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in sandy soils. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder zones.

This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

SKU Container Size
E0153 #7 Container (7 Gallon)
E0153.5 #10 Container (10 Gallon)

* Not all container sizes may be available at this time. See store for details on specific container size availability.

Horstmann's Silberlocke Korean Fir | Abies koreana 'Silberlocke'

Height:  15 feet

Spread:  10 feet

Sunlight: full sun to partial shade

Hardiness Zone:  4a

Other Names:  Silberlocke Korean Fir

Brand:  Gertens

Description:

A stunning small evergreen with amazing year-long color; new foliage emerges shiny silver in spring, fading to sea green with a prominent silver band, needles are held in whorls which displays the colors prominently; a showy garden accent

Ornamental Features

Horstmann's Silberlocke Korean Fir is a dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the landscape for its distinctively pyramidal habit of growth. It has attractive bluish-green foliage with silver undersides which emerges silver in spring. The needles are highly ornamental and remain bluish-green throughout the winter.

Landscape Attributes

Horstmann's Silberlocke Korean Fir is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a distinctive and refined pyramidal form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep, and should not require much pruning, except when necessary, such as to remove dieback. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Horstmann's Silberlocke Korean Fir is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Accent
  • Vertical Accent
  • Hedges/Screening
  • General Garden Use
  • Planting & Growing

Horstmann's Silberlocke Korean Fir will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in sandy soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

More Information

Gerten Grown Plants Gerten Grown Plants
Available for Pre-Order Yes
Sun Preference Full-Sun, Part-Sun
Mature Height (Range) 10 - 15 feet
USDA Hardiness Zone 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Common Family Name Fir

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