Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Korea
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Pacific silver fir (Abies amabilis), noble fir (Abies procera)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Spores, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Leaf spot, Nematodes, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Frost, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
conjunctivitis, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
anti-allergy, anti-cancer, Cough, Diabetes, Fever, Rheumatism, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Pods
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
ABIES koreana
Common Name
Black Currant
Fir, Korean Fir
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Abies koreana
In German
Carandas
Korea-Tanne
In French
karondas
Sapin de Corée
In Spanish
karondas
Abies koreana
In Greek
karondas
Abies koreana
In Portuguese
karondas
Abies koreana
In Polish
karondas
Abies koreana
In Latin
karondas
Abies koreana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Gentianales
Pinales
Family
Apocynaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Korean Fir
Season and care of Karonda and Korean Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Korean Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Korean Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Korean Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Korean Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Korean Fir Physical Information
Karonda and Korean Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Korean Fir height is 760.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Korean Fir are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Korean Fir flower color: Not Available
- Korean Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Korean Fir
Care of Karonda and Korean Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Korean Fir pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead leaves. In summer Karonda 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.