Abies koreana 'Silber Mavers'

Also Known As

Abies koreana 'Silbermavers'
Silber Mavers Korean Fir

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Abies koreana 'Silber Mavers' plant details

Abies koreana 'Silber Mavers' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies koreana 'Silber Mavers'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: miniature, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies koreana 'Silber Mavers'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A miniature ball of curled dark green needles exposing silvery undersides.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Extremely slow growing Korean fir with slightly contorted and twisted needles showing their silvery undersides. In 10 years will be 12 x 12 inches. In spring foliage is covered by tiny, violet-purple cones. Absolutely choice.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A very dwarf clone with silvery backed greenish needles, this globular form is not as tight as 'Silberkugel'.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

DWARF. A selection with green needles, slightly contorted to reveal the silvery undersides. Slow growing, it forms the smallest of globes accented by plentiful, violet-purple cones