Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Korea
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Pacific silver fir (Abies amabilis), noble fir (Abies procera)
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Nematodes, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing, Sore eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-cancer, Cough, Diabetes, Fever, Rheumatism, Weight loss
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Pods
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABIES koreana
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Fir, Korean Fir
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
Abies koreana
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Korea-Tanne
Ohio buckeye
In French
Sapin de Corée
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Abies koreana
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Abies koreana
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Abies koreana
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Abies koreana
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Abies koreana
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Korean Fir and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Korean Fir and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Korean Fir and Ohio Buckeye. Korean Fir doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Korean Fir does not have fragrant flowers. Korean Fir has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, sneezing and Sore eyes and Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, sneezing and Sore eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Korean Fir and Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Korean Fir and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Korean Fir and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Korean Fir and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Korean Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Korean Fir is Clay, Loam and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Korean Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Korean Fir and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Korean Fir and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Korean Fir height is 760.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Korean Fir and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Korean Fir flower color: Not Available
Korean Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Korean Fir and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Korean Fir and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Korean Fir pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead leaves and Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Korean Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.