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Species: Abies koreana

(ay'beez kor-ee-ay'nah)

Abies koreana

Korean Fir

Found on Course Walks

Spruces and Firs et al.

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

15' - 30'

Evergreen

compact tree

Bright white on the underside of needles

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

4b

Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

best in full sun; slightly more tolerant of heat than other firs

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

few problems

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

Native to Korea

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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