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Pinaceae
Korean Fir Flower
Abies koreana
Nobility and endurance.
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Genus
- Abies
- Native to
- South Korea
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- tree
- Height
- 15-30 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- moist, well-drained, slightly acidic
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-7
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Korean Fir produces striking purple-blue upright cones even on young trees, making it one of the most ornamental conifers.
- It is native only to the mountain peaks of South Korea, primarily on Hallasan volcano on Jeju Island.
- The species is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, with wild populations declining due to climate change.
- Its compact, slow-growing habit makes it one of the few true firs suitable for small garden spaces.
- The undersides of its needles are bright silvery-white, creating a beautiful two-toned effect when the wind blows.
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nobility
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endurance
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eternal life