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Korean fir 'Blauer Eskimo' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Korean fir 'Blauer Eskimo'

Abies koreana 'Blauer Eskimo'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Abies
Family: Pinaceae

About this plant

A dwarf, globe-shaped cultivar with short needles with unusual shade of blue-green that are densely arranged in spiral around short, stubby, light-coloured branches. Prominent are small brown resinous buds formed in winter. Annual growth of this cultivar is approximately 2.5cm, reaching height of 60cm after 10 years.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in deep, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils in cooler climates.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by grafting.

Pests

Generally pest-free, but may be affected by conifer aphid and adelgids.

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but may be affected by honey fungus.

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage Informal

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

BushyTrailing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years