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Buy Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke'

Also Known As

Abies koreana 'Silberlocke'
Horstmann's Silberlocke Korean Fir

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 15'-30'
W: 10'-18'

planting zones

5a-9b

5 gallon bagged root ball | $101

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30 at Gossler Farms

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Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke' plant details

Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with green and white foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular 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 'Horstmann's Silberlocke'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and white
Mature size: 10 FT - 18 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: pyramidal, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies koreana 'Horstmann's Silberlocke'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Narrow upright Korean fir. The reflexed needles are dark green. The undersides of the needles are silver. Will have purple, blue cones in early summer. A very striking conifer.

By: Gossler Farms

This elegant, pyramidal Korean fir has recurved green needles that show off gleaming, silver-white undersides to create a striking two-tone effect. Upright, purple cones stand out against the outstanding silvery tree.

By: Conifer Kingdom

A brilliant show of silver is provided by this handsome small (slowly to 30' x 20') tree as its needles twist and curl showing bright undersides. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Dense, tightly spaced blue needles recurve to reveal silver undersides, giving a bi-color effect. Purple cones stand upright. Choice conifer for the landscape. ***NOTE: Nursery pickup only***

By: Bloom River Gardens

Beautiful evergreen conifer that will stand out in any landscape. The needles slightly curl around the stem and reveal the florescent blue with silver-white undersides, giving it a pleasantly distinctive look. Growth Rate slow, 3-6" annually

By: Garden World

Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' - The needles of this small, pyramidal Korean Fir Tree are recurved, displaying the silver-white undersides. This characteristic gives a gleaming color and uncommonly beautiful textural effect. Formerly listed as 'Horstmann's Silberlocke'. Focal Point Tree. Grafted firs

By: Kigi Nursery

Grafted from one of the many clones currently being sold as 'Silberlocke'. (A prominent west coast nursery who should know better has been raising large numbers of seedlings of Silberlocke and distributing the curly ones under the cultivar name, indeed most are superior to the original Horstman clone however it screws up the nomenclature in a big way.). This one is tightly curled with a bright blue underside, and is probably closer to 'Silver Show'.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

Deep-green needles curl to show silvery undersides. Large blue-purple cones upright on limbs. Zones 5-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

This pyramidal tree is an exceptional specimen on all counts: each needle is curled backwards to reveal its silvery undersides; an abundance of violet-purple cones are borne on the upper side of the branches. Slow to form a leading shoot, this semidwarf grows only 3-6" a year.