Evergreen Tree – Korean Fir ‘Ice Breaker’

Korean Fir ‘Ice Breaker’ 

Botanical name: abies koreana ‘ice breaker’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 10-25 ft in height with a spread of 6-12 ft 

Hardy zone: 6-8

Growth rate: grows 4-8 inches per year 

Foliage color: green/gray/blue 

Flower color: purple/green

Bloom time:  spring 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired shape and size in the late winter 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the fall and winter months 

Landscape use: privacy, background planting 

Special features: cold-hardy, shade tolerant, deer resistant 

Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced slow release fertilizer once a year in the early spring before new growth begins to emerge 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: azaleas, hostas, ferns 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no