Photo of Abies koreana 'Silber Mavers' foliage by Greer Gardens Inc.

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

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Abies koreana 'Silber Mavers' plant

How to Grow Abies koreana 'Silber Mavers'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 15'-30'

Width: 10'-18'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Shrub, Conifer

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - occasional
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aka Abies venusta, Bristle Cone Fir, Santa Lucia Fir

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 60'-80'

Width: 15'-25'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - low
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aka Giant Fir, Grand Fir

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 100'-300'

Width: 25'-40'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Korean Fir

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 15'-18'

Width: 6'-8'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Abies koreana cones by Lestath
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