Abies Koreana ‘Aurea’ 3 Gal

Golden Korean Fir
Abies koreana 'Aurea'

RARE. Beautiful, unusual accent for the garden: golden, lemon-yellow needles with glowing, silver-white undersides are displayed on the ascending branches of Abies koreana ‘Aurea’ in spring. The yellow gradually softens as the season progresses, but complementary upright purple-blue cones add to the dramatic effect. 

Full sun produces the best color, but this golden fir will benefit from some protection if grown in scorching conditions, especially when young.

In time, Golden Korean Firs transform from a shrubby form to a pleasing pyramidal tree. 

20-25'T x 10-15'W.

Zones 5-8, cold hardy down to -20F.

💚Plant Nerd: Korean Firs are native to the high mountains of South Korea, between 3300-6200', where there is a temperate rainforest with high rainfall and cool, humid summers, and heavy winter snowfall. 'Aurea' is a rare form with lemon-gold needles, especially in spring.