How big does Korean fir grow?

About 2.5 m × 1.5 m after ten years (height × width). Its ultimate size is 4.5–15 m × 1.8–4 m.

What soil does Korean fir grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, acidic.

Hardy down to -29 °C (USDA zone 4, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

How far from the house should Korean fir be planted?

Plant it at least 6 m from buildings. Keep it at least 1.5 m from paving.

How much water does Korean fir need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: low.

Korean fir

Abies koreana

Korean fir (Abies koreana) is a large tree that reaches 2.5 m × 1.5 m after ten years. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -29 °C. Drought tolerance: low. Sold in local shops from about CZK 3,000.

Illustration of Korean fir — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

A slow, dense, neatly conical fir with short glossy dark green needles that are silver underneath, and upright violet-blue cones that appear even on young plants, which makes it a good specimen for smaller gardens. It wants a cooler, more humid, sheltered spot and moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil: hot dry summers, waterlogging, heavy clay, paved surroundings and polluted city air all set it back. Water it regularly in summer and mulch the root zone; dwarf forms, such as the ones with curled silvery needles, fit into even smaller spaces.

Watch out for

It struggles in the hot, dry lowland summers of Central Europe: needles may brown and spider mites build up on stressed trees in hot dry weather, so it is not worth trying without irrigation or in a baking, heat-reflecting spot. Root rot can kill it in waterlogged heavy soil. It copes poorly with polluted city air and with paving around its roots. Aphids, adelgids, needle rust and twig blight can also occur.

Key facts

Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water need: Medium
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 2.5 m × 1.5 m
Hardiness: down to -29 °C
Foliage: Evergreen

All details

Group	Large tree
Light	Full sun, Part shade
Size after 10 years	2.5 m × 1.5 m
Ultimate size	4.5–15 m × 1.8–4 m
Hardiness	down to -29 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Acidic
Foliage	Evergreen
Flowering	no data
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	Low
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	at least 6 m
Distance from paving	at least 1.5 m
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	300 cm
For dogs	no data
For cats	no data
For children	no data
Typical price	from about CZK 3,000

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
size not stated	approx. CZK 3,000

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 17, 2026 · How our data is made

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