Abies koreana 'Green Carpet' | Korean fir - 50-60cm - 18lt

A Unique Ground-Hugging Evergreen for Your Garden

A striking evergreen plant with a distinctive ground-hugging growth habit that will elevate the beauty and serenity of your garden. This compact Korean Fir cultivar is an excellent addition to any British tree nursery collection, as it brings a touch of the exotic to your garden while being hardy and adaptable to the UK climate.

Key Features:

1. Unique Growth Habit: The 'Green Carpet' is characterized by its low, spreading growth pattern that gives it the appearance of a lush, green carpet. This slow-growing evergreen has a mature height of 30-50cm (12-20 inches) with a spread of 1-2 meters (3-6 feet), making it an ideal choice for small gardens, rockeries, or as a ground cover plant.

2. Attractive Foliage: This eye-catching cultivar boasts dense, deep-green, needle-like leaves with a silvery-blue underside. The foliage contrasts beautifully with the reddish-brown bark, providing year-round interest in the garden.

3. Cones: Abies koreana 'Green Carpet' produces small, violet-blue cones that add another layer of ornamental interest. As the tree matures, these cones gradually turn brown and can persist on the branches for several years.

4. Hardy and Low-Maintenance: This adaptable plant is hardy in the UK, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F). It thrives in well-draining, slightly acidic soil, and prefers a sunny or partially shaded location. The 'Green Carpet' requires minimal maintenance, only needing occasional pruning to maintain its shape and remove any dead branches.

5. Wildlife Attraction: The dense foliage and cones of the 'Green Carpet' provide shelter and food for various birds and small mammals, contributing to your garden's biodiversity and creating a welcoming habitat for wildlife.

Bring the exquisite charm of the Abies koreana 'Green Carpet' to your British tree nursery and let this low-growing Korean Fir become the verdant centerpiece of your garden. The unique form and captivating features of this evergreen plant are sure to delight gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike.