Abies koreana 'Starker's Dwarf'

Also Known As

Starker's Dwarf Fir

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'-12'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Abies koreana 'Starker's Dwarf' plant details

Abies koreana 'Starker's Dwarf' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled 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 'Starker's Dwarf'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 12 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies koreana 'Starker's Dwarf'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled 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 dwarf squat plant becoming more conical with age it is similar to prostrate beauty but slower growing, it cones at a young age, which is an esthetically pleasing trait in general.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Abies koreana 'Starker's Dwarf' - This dwarf cultivar of the Korean fir starts out with a nest form when young and develops a mounded shape with age, Its wide, blunt-tipped needles, decorated with white undersides, present a striking texture. Protect from hot, direct afternoon sun.

By: Kigi Nursery

Although it seems to have a spreading habit when young, this Korean fir develops a chubby conical form with age. Dark green leaves have silvery undersides, and cones appear at a very young age.