'Silberlocke' typically grows as a compact pyramid to 8' tall during the first 10 years, eventually maturing over time to 20-30' tall. It features recurved needles which showcase the silvery undersides of the needles. Early purple cone production. This cultivar was introduced in Germany in 1986 by Gunter Horstmann. Grows up to 20-30 ft. high (6-9 m) and 10-20 ft. wide (3-6 m). Performs best in full sun in rich, slightly acidic , moist, well-drained soils. More tolerant of heat and humidity than most firs but performs best in cooler climates. Virtually disease free. Watch for aphids and adelgids. Easy to grow, easy to care for and rarely browsed by deer.
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Buy Online We cannot currently ship this product to your zip code. Buy Locally No Retailers found within 50 miles of your zipcode We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly Horstmann's Silberlocke Korean Fir, Upwardly-curved, deep green needles reveal a contrasting bright silver-white underside. This tree grows best in full sun, meaning at least six hours of direct sunlight on most days. However, it also will tolerate partial shade. Soil Korean fir trees prefer rich soil with good drainage. The trees will struggle in dense clay soil. They also like an acidic soil pH. Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke' is a colorful, hardy Korean Fir that stands out in the garden with stunning two-toned needles. The needles of this small, pyramidal tree are recurved, displaying the silver-white undersides which give a gleaming color and uncommonly beautiful textural effect. Garden Size: 12'H x 8'W Dwarf: 6-10″/year Description Horstmann's Silberlocke is an elegant, pyramidal Korean fir that has recurved green needles that show off gleaming, silver-white undersides to create a striking two-tone effect. Upright, purple cones stand out against the outstanding silvery tree.
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Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke' Common name: Horstmann's Silberlocke Korean Fir Pronunciation: A-bez kor-e-A-na Family: Pinaceae Genus: Abies Type: Conifer Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: No Conifer, evergreen, small, slow growing, to about 20 ft. Leaves (needles) curved upward and back showing their silver undersides. 'Silberlocke' is an evergreen conifer making a small tree of bushy habit. Leaves dark green, but curled upwards to show the silvery white undersides. Purple cones borne on young plants Synonyms Abies koreana 'Silver Curls' Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke' Join the RHS today and save 25% Join now © RHS 2003 © RHS 2003 © RHS 2003 Description Korean Fir is an evergreen with needles that have an attractive silver underside. They are more tolerant of alkaline soils and heat tolerant than most firs, but prefers cool locations. Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist well drained soil. It grows slowly and after about ten years it will cast dense shade. Plant profile of Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' on gardenersworld.com. The Korean fir, Abies koreana, is a compact, slow-growing conifer with a pyramidal form and masses of closely packed, dark green needles with a silver sheen to the underside.It's ideal for growing as a focal piece in a large garden, or at the centre of a border, surrounded by low-growing plants.
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Plant Details Category: Nursery Light: Sun to Part Shade Bloom Season: Height: 20-30' / 6.1-9.1m Space: 10-20' / 3-6.1m Zones: 5, 6, 7 Lowest Temp: -20° to -10°F / -29° to -23°C Colors: Grown for foliage Basic Care When planting, keep the base of the trunk exposed. Best in slightly acidic, fertile but well-drained soil. An beautiful and colorful conifer in more ways than one, the Horstmanns Silberlocke Korean Fir wows with outstanding foliage and cones. What really makes it unique are the two-toned, recurved, blue-green evergreen needles with gleaming, silver-white undersides that provide a magnificent, striking effect in the landscape.
Scientific name: Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke' Description As if to be illuminated in a spotlight, the silvery-white needles of this rare Korean fir makes it a fascinating addition to the conifer garden where an accent plant is desired. In the trade growers often refer to this fir variant as a flocked Noble fir Christmas tree. Morphology: This tree of Abies koreana at the Gothenburg Botanic Garden, Sweden, has the classic, dense and compact form associated with the species. It was grown from seed wild-collected in South Korea in 1976 (Accession 1976-0005). Photographed 05 August 2020. Image Tom Christian. Tree 15-20 m × 0.5-0.8 m dbh. Crown broad-pyramidal.
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AbiesKorean Fir ( Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke') General Plant Information ( Edit) Plant Habit: Tree. Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade. Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) Plant Height: This Item: Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' Korean Fir. $50.00 - $450.00. Choose Options. Description. Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' The needles of this small, pyramidal Korean Fir Tree are re-curved, displaying the silver-white undersides. This characteristic gives a gleaming color and uncommonly beautiful textural effect.
