Korean Fir

Abies koreana E.H.Wilson

Abies koreana, known as Korean Fir, is a coniferous tree native to the higher mountains of South Korea, including Jeju Island. It thrives at elevations between 1,000 and 1,900 meters in temperate rainforests characterized by high rainfall, cool, humid summers, and heavy winter snowfall. The species was published in 1920 by E.H. Wilson and belongs to the Pinaceae family.

Description

Korean Fir is an evergreen tree with needle-like leaves arranged oppositely in a spiral pattern. The leaves are short-stalked, with entire margins. The tree produces white flowers that are either in terminal cymes or panicles. The calyx is urn-shaped and splits into five shallow lobes, with ten fused stamens. The cones are flat, elongated, and spread out, containing 1–5 seeds. It is found in natural habitats in South Korea and is also cultivated globally.