Abies koreana 'Silver Show'

Also Known As

Silver Show Korean Fir

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Abies koreana 'Silver Show' plant details

Abies koreana 'Silver Show' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue and white foliage. and purple fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies koreana 'Silver Show'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, rare, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies koreana 'Silver Show'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The long pointed green needles of this slow-growing ( to 6' x 4' in 15 years ) dwarf conifer curve up, to show their silvery-white undersides making them shimmer!; Showy 2-3" purple cones stand upright on the silvery branches. S-PSh/M/Acid

By: Forestfarm

This pyramid-shaped fir tree has gorgeous silvery-white undersides of the foliage, which is prominent as the needles curl around the branches. Very similar to 'Horstmann's Silberlocke'.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Abies koreana 'Silver Show' Dwarf Korean Fir green needles curving upwards revealing a white underside. Silver show seems to grow slower than Silberlocke and should be expected to reach 5-6' over 15 years. Nice 2-3” purple cones that stand straight up off branches. Rare new dwarf conifer!