Abies Koreana

27.06.2023 - 08:46 / aberdeengardening.co.uk

Abies Koreana , this Korean Fir Makes  a wonderful specimen tree.  The dark green leaves are distinctly silver on the underside, however the striking feature of this evergreen  is the large blue cones.

Generally described as slow growing, the one planted in our garden was about four feet tall when purchased from the garden centre. After a period of six years it was very near ten feet in height.

I first spotted this evergreen tree on a visit to Cruickshank Botanic Gardens  in Old Aberdeen. A truly magnificent mature specimen.

If I were asked to choose which was my favourite evergreen conifer, I would place Koreana a very close second to (Cedrus Deodara Aurea).

Height – 30ft

Hardiness – Fully hardy

Position – Full sun/partial shade

The Abies Koreana which I photographed today is actually one which I planted in my neighbours garden about twelve years ago. The one in our own garden was placed in the totally wrong position and eventually had to be removed.

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No garden is complete without trees, don’t be put off by thinking your town garden is too small.The addition of one or two carefully selected specimens can enhance even the smallest plot.

Careful consideration where you place your specimen is essential, something in my case which eventually sunk in! You do not want to be shaded out completely, however a little dappled shade can indeed be quite pleasant.

A west facing border can be a very good choice as the shade from this planting position will not affect your garden. Mind you, take into account that this could cause unwelcome shade in your neighbours garden.

Check out your local nursery for ornamental trees which grow to fifteen feet or less.