Abies koreana 'Luminetta'
Korean fir 'Luminetta'
A broad, upright-growing, pyramidal shaped conifer with golden-coloured needles, yellow-green on the above side and silvery green underneath. The new foliage in spring is the most vibrant, but the plant holds a good colour throughout the whole year. Numerous, blue-purple upright seed cones contrast with the needle colour.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Green | Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Green | Blue Purple | ||
| Autumn | Yellow Green | |||
| Winter | Yellow Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Abies are evergreen conifers, often very tall, with whorled branches bearing flattened, linear leaves, often whitish beneath, and on the upper branches, large cones which break up whilst attached to the tree
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in deep, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils in cooler climates. See conifer cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by grafting.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus.
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