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Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' Tree

Name: Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: AKS.B.3.1
Price: 35.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 2 x1.5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Dark-green leaves with purple cones appearing in spring

Position Full sun preferred

Soil Prefers moist, slightly acidic conditions

Description

A small evergreen conifer, Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' is not short on interest. Curling, dark-green needles display their silvery-white underside in all seasons and create an attractive effect. In spring, large, purple, showy cones adorn the branches and provide a wonderful contrast against the green foliage.

Silberlocke Korean Fir is a compact tree with a conical habit and has broad, low, irregular growth which gives an interesting shape. This slow-growing variety can be expected to reach a height and spread of 2 x 1.5 metres in 20 years.

Abies 'Silberlocke' is low-maintenance and extremely hardy, growing well in moist, but well-drained soils. It prefers a sunny position, although can cope with dappled shade, and is perfect for adding texture to any sized garden.

AKA Silberlocke Korean Fir Silberlocke, Abies koreana Horstmann's Silberlocke

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Conifers require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Most Conifers need very little pruning. Simply remove any dead, diseased or awkwardly placed branches as and when you see them.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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