{"product_id":"horstmanns-silberlocke-korean-fir-upright-silver-white-needled-conifer-purple-cones-1-gallon-live-plant","title":"Horstmann's Silberlocke Korean Fir, Upright Silver-White Conifer Purple Cones - Live Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd year-round elegance and texture to your landscape with Abies koreana ‘Horstmann’s Silberlocke’, also known as the Silver Curls Korean Fir. This remarkable evergreen conifer is prized for its unique, two-toned needles — glossy green on top and silvery-white beneath — that curve upward to reveal a shimmering, frosted appearance. In spring and early summer, striking violet-purple cones stand upright along the branches, creating a beautiful contrast against the silver foliage. Compact, hardy, and easy to grow, ‘Horstmann’s Silberlocke’ makes an extraordinary specimen tree for gardens large or small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDistinctive silver-tipped needles:\u003c\/em\u003e Each needle is green above and silvery-white below, curling upward to create a luminous, two-tone effect that gleams year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eShowy purple cones: \u003c\/em\u003eYoung trees often produce decorative, upright cones in brilliant shades of violet and purple, adding eye-catching color and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLandscape Uses: \u003c\/em\u003eSpecimen tree, rock garden accent, small landscape tree, conifer garden, year-round focal point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePlant Type: \u003c\/em\u003eEvergreen conifer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/em\u003e Prefers full sun to partial shade (full sun enhances silver needle color and compact growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/em\u003e 6-8 ft tall × 4-6 ft wide in 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardiness Zones: \u003c\/em\u003eUSDA 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/em\u003e Requires moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil; void heavy clay or soggy conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWatering: \u003c\/em\u003eKeep evenly moist during the first few years; once established, this fir is moderately drought-tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Each plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, color, or shape from the photos shown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**All photos are representative of each plant's typical growth habit, color, \u0026amp; features and may not depict the exact crop available at time of purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**All trees are GRAFTED (unless otherwise noted in listing title)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy You’ll Love It: Few evergreens combine elegance, color, and texture as beautifully as Abies koreana ‘Horstmann’s Silberlocke’. Its silver-tipped needles shimmer in the sunlight, while its upright purple cones provide a striking accent. This slow-growing conifer is perfect for small gardens, rock gardens, or as a focal point in mixed borders. Whether planted as a single specimen or in a conifer collection, it adds artistry and sophistication to any landscape — a living sculpture that glows in every season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flying Dragon Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":47270717718746,"sku":null,"price":63.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3708\/5402\/files\/ad55960b-il_fullxfull.7348254062_dmnv.jpg?v=1773629547","url":"https:\/\/flyingdragonnursery.com\/products\/horstmanns-silberlocke-korean-fir-upright-silver-white-needled-conifer-purple-cones-1-gallon-live-plant","provider":"Flying Dragon Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}