The Korean fir, Abies koreana, is a compact, slow-growing conifer with a pyramidal form and masses of closely packed, dark green needles with a silver sheen to the underside. It's ideal for growing as a focal piece in a large garden, or at the centre of a border, surrounded by low-growing plants.
Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' is a particularly ornamental Korean fir. It's leaves are curled upwards, revealing the silver sheen of the underside and giving the tree an overall silvery appearance. The upright cones of younger plants are blue-purple.
The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
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Abies ‘Silberlocke’ and wildlife
Abies ‘Silberlocke’ is known for attracting birds. It provides shelter and habitat and has seeds for birds.
Is not known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Abies ‘Silberlocke’ poisonous?
Abies ‘Silberlocke’ has no toxic effects reported.
