About
Abies koreana 'Žehušice' is a compact, evergreen conifer that typically reaches about 60 cm in height after a decade. Initially, it has a spreading form, which becomes more upright as it ages. The foliage consists of short, flat needles that are dark green on the top and silvery on the underside, arranged in dense whorls around the branches.
About the genus
Abies are evergreen coniferous trees that can reach significant heights. They feature whorled branches that support narrow, flattened leaves, typically having a whitish underside. The upper branches produce substantial cones that disintegrate while still attached to the tree.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conifers, Shrubs
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but well-drained, slightly acidic soil, in a sunny spot with shelter from cold winds. Thrives in cooler climates. See conifer cultivation
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by grafting in winter
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to adelgids and conifer aphid
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus