Abies koreana (Korean Fir)

Abies koreana, the Korean fir, is a species of fir native to the higher mountains of South Korea, including Jeju Island. It grows at altitudes of 1,000–1,900m in temperate rainforest with high rainfall and cool, humid summers, and heavy winter snowfall.

Korean Fir is an evergreen conifer with needles that have an attractive silver underside. They are more tolerant of alkaline soils and heat tolerant than most firs, but prefers cool locations. Plant in full sun to partial shade in moist well drained soil. It grows slowly and after about ten years it will cast dense shade. It will not tolerate compacted soil or air pollution.