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Horstmann's Silberlocke Korean Fir

Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke'

Pronunciation: A-beez kor-ee-AH-nuh
SKU #02156
5-7

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Upwardly-curved, deep green needles reveal a contrasting bright silver-white underside. Produces an abundance of large showy cones held upright along the branches. Grows slowly, developing into a striking specimen. Thrives in cool summer regions, though considered somewhat more heat tolerant than many firs. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Slow growing to 10 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide in 10 years, ultimately 20 ft. tall.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-7

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Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Problems/SolutionsRabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitPyramidal
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsNinebark (Physocarpus); Viburnum (Viburnum); Spirea (Spiraea); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Pine (Pinus); Dogwood (Cornus)
Care InstructionsProvide slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply at regular intervals during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; prefers even moisture. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Seldom requires pruning.
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Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Problems/SolutionsRabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitPyramidal
Style
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsNinebark (Physocarpus); Viburnum (Viburnum); Spirea (Spiraea); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Pine (Pinus); Dogwood (Cornus)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply at regular intervals during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; prefers even moisture. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Seldom requires pruning.

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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.