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Description
Abies Koreana Kohout S Ice Breaker is a dwarf cultivar of the Korean fir tree, which is native to the high elevations of South Korea. It is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that typically reaches a height of 3-4 feet and a spread of 2-3 feet at maturity. This plant is often used as a specimen plant in rock gardens or as a container plant in small spaces. It has a distinctive blue-green color and a compact, mounded growth habit.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Pinophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Genus | Abies |
Appearance
Abies Koreana Kohout S Ice Breaker has a compact, mounded growth habit and typically reaches a height of 3-4 feet and a spread of 2-3 feet at maturity. It has blue-green needles that are about 1 inch long and are arranged in a spiral pattern around the branches. The needles are stiff and slightly curved. The cones are about 2-4 inches long and are purple when they first emerge, turning brown as they mature.
Care Guide
Water: Abies Koreana Kohout S Ice Breaker prefers moist but well-drained soil. Water deeply once or twice a week during the growing season, and reduce watering in the winter.Fertilization: Fertilize in the spring with an all-purpose granular fertilizer.Soil: This plant prefers slightly acidic soil that is rich in organic matter. It also requires good drainage.Sunlight: Abies Koreana Kohout S Ice Breaker prefers full sun to partial shade.Hardiness Zones: This plant is hardy in zones 5-8.
Common Pests & Diseases
Abies Koreana Kohout S Ice Breaker is generally resistant to pests and diseases. However, it may be susceptible to aphids, spider mites, and scale insects. These can be treated with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
Habitat
Abies Koreana Kohout S Ice Breaker is native to the high elevations of South Korea. It grows in cool, moist mountain forests.
Question and Answer
Q: How fast does Abies Koreana Kohout S Ice Breaker grow?
A: Abies Koreana Kohout S Ice Breaker is a slow-growing plant.Q: Can Abies Koreana Kohout S Ice Breaker be grown in a container?
A: Yes, Abies Koreana Kohout S Ice Breaker can be grown in a container.Q: Does Abies Koreana Kohout S Ice Breaker require pruning?
A: Abies Koreana Kohout S Ice Breaker does not require pruning, but can be lightly pruned to maintain its shape.Q: Is Abies Koreana Kohout S Ice Breaker deer-resistant?
A: Yes, Abies Koreana Kohout S Ice Breaker is deer-resistant.
Related Plants
- Abies Koreana
- Abies Koreana Silberlocke
- Abies Koreana Blauer Eskimo
- Abies Concolor
- Abies Balsamea
References
- “Abies Koreana Kohout’s Ice Breaker.” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c839.
- “Abies Koreana ‘Kohout’s Ice Breaker’.” Plant Finder, www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/1499/kohouts-ice-breaker-korean-fir/.
- “Abies Koreana Kohout’s Ice Breaker.” Great Plant Picks, www.greatplantpicks.org/plantlists/view/1585.
