Korean Fir Xmas Tree

The botanical name assigned to this particular species is abies koreana it is classified as part of the pinaceae family.

Korean fir xmas tree.

It has dark green short needles densely arranged above the shoot and spread tightly beneath and the undersides of the needles have two white bands or are all white a very flashy tree. These soft needles are dark green blue green in color and are approximately 1 1 in. They are one of the top major christmas tree species in the u s. They are sold in several grades including michigan snowfresh usda 1 or better tagged 1 also usda 1 or better field select and.

Even very young trees produce the beautiful big blue cones. It is more heat tolerant than most firs and grows 20 30 tall by 15 20 wide. It has dark green needles with striking silvery undersides. For more pictures and information on this species see msu s korean fir youtube video.

The korean fir needles radiate in all directions from the branch. It grows at altitudes of 1 000 1 900 m in temperate rain forest with high rainfall and cool humid summers and heavy winter snowfall. Korean fir christmas tree farms near you in usa. The type specimen of the korean fir tree currently.

Korean fir is native to asia as noted by the name but grows well in our climate and soil. The form and unique texture add to this species appeal. The korean fir looks very similar to the fraser fir with similar branching and needle retention when used as a cut christmas tree. When crushed these needles have a sweet fragrance.

Call for wholesale pricing 888 648 7337. Filter by sub region or select one of the tree types. You can find afghan eldarica pine aleppo pine arizona cypress atlantic cedar austrian pine balsam fir black hill spruce blue ice blue spruce burkii cedar canaan fir carolina sapphire cedar coast redwood colorado blue spruce concolor fir cork bark fir danish noble douglas. According to the institute the korean fir is an indigenous evergreen which grows on the slopes of mt.

Wahmhoff farms nursery currently offers six varieties of quality wholesale fir spruce and pine christmas trees. This tree is a member of the abies fir tree genus.