• 9 years ago
• Posted in:Pinaceae
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• Author: Ayishah Chui
• Tags: Coniferous, Evergreen, Residential - patio/lawn, Tree, Week 11

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Common Name —— Korean fir
Family —————— Pinaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 5 – 7
Form ——————— compact, pyramidal tree
Height/Spread ——– 6 – 9 m / 4 – 8 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained; deep; acidic
Sunlight —————- full sun to part shade
Leaves —————— evergreen; leaves grow 90 degrees from branch; needles; glossy dark green; silver underneath
Cone ——————— purple; upright on branches
Limitation ————- short-lived if planted in shallow soil; not suitable for hot and humid climate
Strength —————- good size for residential use
Use ———————– in residential site; as specimen plant
ID ———————— leaves grow 90 degrees from branch; needles; glossy dark green; silver underneath