Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Korea
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Pacific silver fir (Abies amabilis), noble fir (Abies procera)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Spores, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Prune after flowering, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Aphids, Leaf spot, Nematodes, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Frost, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
conjunctivitis, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
anti-allergy, anti-cancer, Cough, Diabetes, Fever, Rheumatism, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Leaves, Pods
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Application in Handicrafts, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
ABIES koreana
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Fir, Korean Fir
In Hindi
शतावर
Abies koreana
In German
Gemüsespargel
Korea-Tanne
In French
Asperge
Sapin de Corée
In Spanish
Asparagus
Abies koreana
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Abies koreana
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Abies koreana
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Abies koreana
In Latin
Asparagus
Abies koreana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Liliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Asparagus and Korean Fir
Season and care of Asparagus and Korean Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Korean Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Korean Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Korean Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Korean Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Korean Fir Physical Information
Asparagus and Korean Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Korean Fir height is 760.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Korean Fir are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Korean Fir flower color: Not Available
- Korean Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Asparagus and Korean Fir
Care of Asparagus and Korean Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Korean Fir pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Korean Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.