Abies koreana ‘Cis'
Common name
Korean Fir
Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Abies are evergreen conifers, widespread in Asia, Central America, Europe, North America and North Africa. Often very tall, with spiralled branches bearing flattened, linear leaves. The seed-cones stand upright on the branches unlike Spruces which have pendulous cones. Young cones are very eye-catching, ranging in colours from white, green, blueish violet and a purple red.
Details
Abies Koreana ‘Cis’ has radiating, dark green needles which lie flat on the stems and are highlighted by attractive small brown buds at the branch tips. This slow-growing, flattened, spherical plant has a formal, tidy appearance and glistening foliage that draws attention in the garden. Hand grafted and propagated at Lime Cross Nursery.
Soil Type: Acid, alkaline, heavy clay, light sandy, normal.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Dark green needles.
Pot Size: 3 litre and 10 litre.
Ultimate Height: 30 - 60cm.
Ultimate Spread: 25 - 30cm.
Growth Rate: 10 - 20 years.
Special Attributes: Perfect for rock gardens.