Name: Abies Koreana 'Silver Show'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Latin name

Abies Koreana 'Silver Show'

Common name

Korean fir 'Silver Show'

Type

Coniferous

Family

Pinaceae

Abies koreana 'Silver Show', or Korean fir 'Silver Show', is a remarkable ornamental conifer, appreciated for its very bright silvery foliage and its naturally refined appearance. Its upward-curving needles expose a silvery-white underside that catches the light and creates a particularly decorative frosted effect. This distinctive coloring allows it to stand out in landscaping, especially when combined with dark green foliage, natural stones, or plants with a more supple habit. Evergreen and structured, it retains its appeal all year round, even during winter.

Its conical, compact, and well-balanced habit makes it an excellent choice for small gardens, conifer beds, neat rockeries, or layouts where a showstopper plant with no complex maintenance is desired. Thanks to its slow growth, Abies koreana 'Silver Show' maintains a harmonious silhouette without requiring regular pruning. Once established, it can produce beautiful erect bluish-purple cones, typical of Korean firs, which add an extra decorative touch to the silvery foliage. Its appearance, both graphic and natural, brings a lot of depth and contrast to the garden.

Hardy and well-adapted to cold climates, the Korean fir 'Silver Show' prefers fresh, well-drained, and slightly acidic soil, as well as a sunny to semi-shady exposure. Regular watering during the first seasons promotes strong rooting and better recovery, especially in lighter soils or exposed locations. Once established, it requires little maintenance and naturally retains its dense and elegant habit. With its spectacular silvery foliage, stable growth, and high ornamental value, Abies koreana 'Silver Show' is an ideal conifer for creating a bright, durable, and sophisticated landscape.

Care guide

Care level

Low to moderate

Choosing this plant

Main benefit

Spectacular silvery foliage, created by the curved needles that expose their silvery white undersides and give a very bright frosted effect.

Accent plant, structuring conifer, small garden, conifer bed, large rockery, isolated planting, Nordic design or bright focal point.

Container growing

Possible in a large container during the first few years, but better suited to planting in the ground long-term. Provide a deep pot, excellent drainage, slightly acidic soil, and winter protection for the container to limit freeze-thaw cycles.

Seasonal care

Water regularly during the first few seasons to promote root growth, especially during hot or dry periods. Add light mulch to keep the soil cool, without covering the crown. No major pruning is necessary, except to remove dead or damaged branches.

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 4 to 7

Exposure

Sun to partial shade

Watering

Moderate. Keep the soil fresh during the first few years, especially during hot or dry periods. Avoid soggy soils.

Humidity

Cool, slightly damp soil, not waterlogged

Fertilization

Light compost application in spring

Soil type

Humiferous, fresh, well-drained

Soil pH

Acid to slightly acid

Minimum temperature

-40°C

Propagation method

Grafting

Blooming period

Spring

Fruiting

Bluish-purple erect cones possible when the plant is well established

Foliage color

Silver green, silver white

Foliage type

Persistent

Shape

Dense conic

Height

4.9 ft (1.5 m)

Width

0.9 m (3 ft)

Growth rate

Slow

Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants

Dwarf conifers, heathers, heucheras, fine grasses, low ferns, hostas, Japanese maples, rhododendrons

Plants to avoid

Avoid very vigorous plants, invasive groundcovers, or plants that might cast too much shade on it

Spacing

2 to 2.5 m (6 to 8 ft)

Pets

Deer

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.