Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' – A Unique Conifer with Silver-Tipped Foliage
Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' is a stunning evergreen conifer known for its striking, silver-tipped needles that create a dramatic contrast against its dark green foliage. This dwarf fir tree adds an exceptional, architectural element to any garden with its unique form and year-round interest. Perfect for small spaces, rock gardens, or containers, 'Silberlocke' offers both beauty and structure, making it a standout addition to your landscape.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
Spring:
- In spring, 'Silberlocke' produces fresh, vibrant green needles with distinctive silver tips that gradually become more pronounced. The colour contrast of green and silver creates a striking visual effect, which lasts throughout the growing season.
- The tree develops a symmetrical, compact shape, maintaining its neat form without much maintenance.
Summer:
- During summer, the silvery tips of the needles remain vivid, giving 'Silberlocke' its signature appearance. This unique foliage creates an elegant contrast when paired with other plants, adding year-round interest to the garden.
- The tree continues to grow slowly, maintaining its compact, conical shape, making it ideal for smaller landscapes or containers.
Autumn:
- As autumn approaches, the green foliage may take on slightly deeper tones, but the silver tips remain a beautiful feature, ensuring the tree’s striking appearance even as the garden prepares for cooler weather.
- The tree remains dense and full, providing an architectural form that adds structure to autumn gardens.
Winter:
- In winter, the silvery foliage of 'Silberlocke' stands out against the barren landscape, ensuring that this conifer remains a focal point during the colder months. The shape and colour contrast beautifully with the snow and frost, creating a winter wonderland effect.
Structure & Form
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Height & Spread: Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' typically reaches a height of 1–1.5m and spreads to about 1–1.2m, making it ideal for smaller gardens, rockeries, or as an eye-catching focal point in containers.
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Form: The tree has a compact, conical form with dense, upward-pointing branches. Its unique silver-tipped needles give it an intriguing, multi-tonal appearance that changes throughout the seasons.
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Growth Habit: A slow-growing conifer, 'Silberlocke' is perfect for gardeners looking for a manageable, low-maintenance tree that doesn’t outgrow its space.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Rock Gardens: 'Silberlocke' makes a fantastic addition to rock gardens, where its unique form and colour contrast beautifully with stone and gravel.
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Small Gardens & Containers: Its small size and elegant appearance make it well-suited for smaller garden spaces or containers, where it can be admired up close.
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Mixed Borders & Edging: This dwarf conifer works well as a border plant, adding year-round structure and a unique colour contrast when planted alongside other shrubs and flowers.
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Winter Interest: With its silvery needles and symmetrical shape, 'Silberlocke' provides year-round visual appeal, especially in winter gardens.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade. In areas with full sun, the silver tips of the needles are more pronounced, while partial shade can help protect the tree from the harsh midday sun.
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Soil: Thrives in well-drained, acidic soil but is adaptable to a variety of soil types. It prefers moist, fertile soil but is tolerant of dry conditions once established.
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Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 5–7, making it suitable for colder climates. It thrives in cool, temperate regions but can tolerate mild winters as well.
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Maintenance: Very low-maintenance. 'Silberlocke' is a slow grower that doesn’t require much pruning. Occasional trimming may be needed to maintain its shape, but it generally requires little care. It is relatively drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering during dry spells.
Why Choose Abies koreana 'Silberlocke'?
Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' is an exceptional conifer with a unique appearance, thanks to its silver-tipped needles and compact form. Its striking colour and architectural shape make it an ideal choice for small gardens, containers, or as an accent plant in mixed borders. With its slow growth and minimal care requirements, 'Silberlocke' is a low-maintenance plant that offers year-round beauty and interest.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Evergreens: Pair with other evergreen conifers, such as Juniper or Boxwood, to create a structured and cohesive look with complementary colours.
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Perennials: Combine with low-growing perennials like Heuchera or Sedum for added texture and colour contrast.
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Grasses: Pair with ornamental grasses such as Festuca or Carex to introduce movement and additional texture to the landscape.
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Flowering Shrubs: Combine with flowering shrubs like Rhododendron or Azalea to create a vibrant, multi-layered garden display.
Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' is a compact, eye-catching evergreen that provides visual interest, colour, and structure year-round. Its unique foliage, slow growth, and easy care make it an ideal choice for small gardens, rockeries, or as a container plant.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
