Abies koreana
Korean fir
Notes:
Taprooted. Tolerates heat better than other firs, but still prefers cool climates. Intolerant of heavy clay. Deer tolerance is debated (UConn vs. Cal Poly).
Needle fragrance is spicy and green, akin to turpentine.
Universally noted for compact habit; the cultivars can be even slower growing.
Sources: Sunset, Stoecklein, Missouri BG, UConn, UFL, Cal Poly, NCSU, Druse.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
alkaline soil intolerant
aromatic foliage
aromatic twigs/bark
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
attracts:mammals
branches strong
dense canopy
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fire risk high
form:tree
full sun preferred
habit:conical/pyramidal
persistence:evergreen
PHS Gold Medal Award
pollution sensitive
pruning not required
rich soil preferred
sandy soil tolerant
slow-growing
type:conifer
use:container
use:mass planting
use:screen
use:specimen
water:moderate to little
water:regular
well-drained soil required
wind tolerant
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