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Key characteristics

Family: Pinaceae
Height: 3 ft to 5 ft
Width: 2 ft to 3 ft
Flower color: Violet upright cones maturing to brown
Foliage color: Silvery blue green needles with bright white undersides
Bloom time: Spring
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune selectively only as needed to maintain shape and remove damaged branches
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 7
Wildlife: Songbirds and small mammals feed on seeds

Shrubs

Abies koreana 'Silberzwerg'

Silberzwerg Korean Fir

Abies koreana 'Silberzwerg' features short, blue-green needles with silvery undersides that curve upward along the branches, creating a dense evergreen canopy. The finely layered branching gives the plant a sculptural quality, while fresh spring growth emerges with lighter tones that add depth and seasonal contrast. Upright violet-purple female cones and yellow pollen cones appear in spring that remain ornamental as they mature. The persistent foliage provides texture and structure in every season.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Foundation Plantings
Rock Gardens
Specimen Plants
Borders

Companion plants

Daylily · Ninebark · Coral bells · Switch grass · Creeping phlox · Bearded iris

Design tip

Feature this conifer where its refined branching and distinctive silhouette can serve as a focal point within the planting. Balance its intricate texture with broader foliage and repeated evergreen forms to create depth, rhythm, and a cohesive year-round landscape.