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Korean fir 'Green Carpet' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Korean fir 'Green Carpet'

Abies koreana 'Green Carpet'

Genus: Abies
Family: Pinaceae

About this plant

A low, spreading cultivar, forming a dwarf cushion. The approximate growth rate is 5cm per year. Needles are bright green in spring, maturing to dark green. In ten years 'Green Carpet' will grow up to 60cm tall and 180cm wide. Numerous showy, purple cones are produced on the plant, contrasting with the foliage.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 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 susceptible to conifer aphid and adelgids.

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus.

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage Informal

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years