Abies koreana 'Piccolo'

Abies koreana 'Piccolo'

 

Abies koreana 'Piccolo'

Common name:            Korean Fir

Synonyms:                  Abies balsamea 'Piccolo'

Plant Family:                Pinaceae

Type:                         conifer, evergreen, scented/aromatic

Growth rate:                     slow,  height x width:  3 x 3 m. (9' 10" x 9' 10")

Growth habit:               rounded

Main season of interest:              All Year

Predominant colours:     leaf ~    green

                                fruit ~   blue

                                stem ~ brown

Position:                           full sun

Soil:                                   moist, pH preference: Neutral, pH tolerance: Neutral-Acid

Hardiness:                        minimum temperature -28°C (-18.4°F), USDA Zone 5 to 8

Origin:                              Netherlands

Description:

Small, slow growing form that does usually form a distinct leader and makes a flatish, rounded shape with slightly drooping branches. Short, stiff deep green leaves, silvery underneath. Deep blue, almost purple cones are produced from an early age.

Cultivation:

Moist, well drained, preferably neutral to slightly acid soil in full sun.

Propagation:

By grafting.