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How to Grow Silberlocke Fir
How to Grow Silberlocke Fir. Abies Koreana 'Silberlocke' is one of the most beautiful and unique conifers around. This rarely seen Korean fir has needles that curve backwards towards the stems, exposing the undersides of the needles which are silver-white. Then to add to this already beautiful fir, the upright cones start out purple then turn blue...
Abies Koreana 'Silberlocke' is one of the most beautiful and unique conifers around. This rarely seen Korean fir has needles that curve backwards towards the stems, exposing the undersides of the needles which are silver-white. Then to add to this already beautiful fir, the upright cones start out purple then turn blue with a silver sheen as the season progresses. Silberlocke Fir is a real showstopper in the landscape. Here are some growing tips.
Things You'll Need
Silberlocke Fir
Shovel
Select the correct planting site for your Silberlocke Fir. This Korean fir can tolerate the heat unlike many other firs. Silberlocke Fir will do well in zones 5 to 8; I have heard reports of them surviving in zone nine as well. The planting site should have plenty of room for this Korean fir to grow, it is going to get about 30 feet tall and 20 feet wide, so give it plenty of room to spread out. The planting site should be situated in full Sun with good soil drainage.
Dig a hole about twice the size of the Silberlocke root ball. For a vigorous healthy Silberlocke Fir, amend your soil with organic matter and mix in a slow release fertilizer Bury the root-ball to where the old soil line is. After you have planted the Silberlocke Fir, immediately water it thoroughly.
Add a layer of mulch, two to four inches deep to help conserve water needs and also keep the weeds down. Water your Silberlocke Fir every other day for a month until it is established. Once the Silberlocke Fir is established it is very low maintenance.
Don't expect a big tree right away, Silberlocke Fir is very slow-growing can be trained into a bonsai. It will eventually grow to 30 feet tall and 20 feet wide. It only averages six 6 to 12 inches of growth a year after it is established. Sometimes a central leader is slow to establish, so you may want to try and one if you want a more pyramidal Silberlocke Fir
If you would like to get Silberlocke Fir you can follow the link at the bottom. This is my nursery and I grow all of my own Silberlocke Fir as well as many other rare and unique plants
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