Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Korea
North America, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Types
Pacific silver fir (Abies amabilis), noble fir (Abies procera)
Abies concolor concolor, Abies concolor lowiana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Shape
Compound
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Ammonium Nitrate, Inorganic, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Nematodes, Root rot
Bark beetles, Needle rust, spruce budworm
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing, Sore eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Agroforestry, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-cancer, Cough, Diabetes, Fever, Rheumatism, Weight loss
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Pods
Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ABIES koreana
ABIES concolor
Common Name
Fir, Korean Fir
white fir, Colorado white fir
In Hindi
Abies koreana
White Fir
In German
Korea-Tanne
White Fir
In French
Sapin de Corée
White Fir
In Spanish
Abies koreana
White Fir
In Greek
Abies koreana
White Fir
In Portuguese
Abies koreana
White Fir
In Polish
Abies koreana
Jodła
In Latin
Abies koreana
abies alba
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Korean Fir and White Fir
Season and care of Korean Fir and White Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Korean Fir and White Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Korean Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Korean Fir is Clay, Loam and for White Fir is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Korean Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for White Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Korean Fir and White Fir Physical Information
Korean Fir and White Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Korean Fir height is 760.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas White Fir height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Korean Fir and White Fir are as follows:
Korean Fir flower color: Not Available
Korean Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- White Fir leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Korean Fir and White Fir
Care of Korean Fir and White Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Korean Fir pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead leaves and White Fir pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Korean Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.