The original type of Korean fir has now been expanded to include many varieties. They differ not only in appearance. When it comes to growth, you sometimes follow your own rules. This is what makes this fir tree so versatile.

Dwarf varieties are well suited to being kept in tubs

Different growth heights possible

No, it's not a typo! Fully grown Korean firs can actually reach a height of 0.4 to 7 m. Here are some strain examples:

  • Blue Eskimo and Green Carpet grow creeping
  • "Dark Hill", "Tundra", "Molli" and "Pinocchio" are dwarf firs under 1 m high
  • "Blauer Pfiff" grows into a small tree
  • "Silver Show" becomes a giant with up to 7 m

The dwarf varieties are also well suited to being kept in tubs. First of all, those that not only convince with their short growth, but also with a beautiful crown shape.

No rush to gain height

Korean firs grow comparatively slowly. It can take up to 20 years for them to reach their full size. Some varieties grow only a few centimeters per year. For this reason, the firs must not be planted too close together. Later, insufficient ventilation of the needles can be the result, which in turn promotes the disease gray mold.

Several crown variations of the fir

When talking about growth, the natural development of the crown plays an important role in addition to the maximum height. It is her appearance that is pleasing to the eye. The Korean fir is on the move in a variety of ways. Among other things, the following picture can be presented to us:

  • flat creeping shoots
  • upright, slender growth
  • spherical crowns
  • shrubby growth
  • conical growth
  • rather broad than high crown

The typical crown shape is almost always achieved on its own without the need for pruning measures.

tips

If you want a variety with specific growth characteristics and appearance, you should buy an appropriately grafted fir. Propagation from seed does not produce offspring identical to the mother plant.

Growth-promoting living conditions

Korean firs are undemanding and hardy. Your roots provide you with everything you need for healthy growth. Support the growth of your fir with the following site conditions and care:

  • bright, sunny and wind-protected place
  • moist, nutrient-rich and slightly acidic soil
  • more sandy than loamy
  • Watering during prolonged drought
  • Special fertilizer for magnesium deficiency
  • Winter protection of tub specimens

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