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RedCrocus Kohout's Ice Breaker Korean Fir Abies koreana, Compact Evergreen for Gardens, Low-Maintenance, Deer-Resistant, Bouquets & Landscaping, Zone 5-7 1 Gallon

RedCrocus Kohout's Ice Breaker Korean Fir Abies koreana, Compact Evergreen for Gardens, Low-Maintenance, Deer-Resistant, Bouquets & Landscaping, Zone 5-7 1 Gallon

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Kohout's Ice Breaker' Korean Fir Abies koreana 'Kohout's Ice Breaker'

Description

This cultivar of Korean Fir features densely packed, bluish-green needles that create a compact and ornamental appearance. It is valued for its vibrant color and slow, upright growth, making it a perfect focal point in small gardens or landscape features.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for foundation plantings, rock gardens, and container displays. Its compact size also makes it suitable for limited-space gardens and urban landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Abies koreana 'Kohout's Ice Breaker'
  • Common Name: Kohout's Ice Breaker' Korean Fir
  • Size & Growth: Typically grows 1-2 feet tall and wide over 10 years, with a compact, pyramidal shape.
  • Hardiness Zones: 5-7
  • Foliage Type: Evergreen needles
  • Bloom Time: Not typically flowering, emphasis on foliage
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: None known
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With: Other conifers, low-maintenance shrubs

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant in well-draining soil in a sunny to partly shaded location.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type: Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils.
  • Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning; remove any dead or damaged branches as needed.
  • Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds and heavy snow; Mulch for insulation in colder zones.
  • Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container.
  • Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced evergreen fertilizer.
  • Special Care: Avoid salt exposure and pollution to maintain foliage color.
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