Abies koreana 'Aurea'

Also Known As

Golden Korean Fir

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 6'-25'
W: 3'-15'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Abies koreana 'Aurea' plant details

Abies koreana 'Aurea' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer tree with gold foliage. and purple fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - 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 'Aurea'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 3 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 25 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, pyramidal, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies koreana 'Aurea'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright yellow needles with white undersides give this slow-growing Korean fir a distinctive look. Striking upright purple cones contrast the foliage, which takes on a softer shade in summer. Mature plants can tolerate full sun, but juvenile plants prefer

By: Conifer Kingdom

During winter this irregularly branched semi-dwarf presents a spring-cheerful bright yellow picture AND, when it reaches the age-of-coneing, its purple cones are an eye-catching highlight. S- PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A low grower that will eventually form a leader. This golden yellow foliaged fir will be attractive year round.

By: Gossler Farms

Slow-growing, coniferous evergreen usually only gaining 3 feet in 10 years. Needles are golden yellow on top and with silver-white undersides create an outstanding specimen in spring. The yellow gradually softens to light green as the season progresses, but the purple-blue cones continue the dramatic effect. It can take full sun without burning once established, but in its younger years may have some burning if placed in afternoon sun. Although often grown as a shrub form, it can also be staked into a tree as well. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

A slow-growing, dense Korean Fir. Bright golden-yellow foliage in sun, lemon-green in shade. Can be pruned to form a low-spreading shrub.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Abies koreana 'Aurea' - Lemon-yellow needles with glowing, silver-white undersides are displayed on the ascending branches of this outstanding specimen in spring. The yellow gradually softens as the season progresses, but complementary purple-blue cones add to the dramatic effect. Full sun produces the best color, but plants benefit from some protection if grown in scorching conditions. Over time, with staking, 'Aurea' becomes a large, pyramidal tree.