Abies koreana 'Cis'™ is a very slow growing, globose selection of Korean fir with symmetrical, radially spreading branches and species atypical dark green needles with silvery undersides. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 16 inches (40 cm) tall and wide, an annual growth rate 1 to 2 inches (5 - 7.5 cm).
This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in the early 1970s by Roelvink nursery, Groningen, The Netherlands. Mr. Roelvink named the plant in honor of his mother, Franciska. After some 20 years of evaluation in his private garden, In the late 1980s, Roelvink released cuttings to Libo nursery in Baexem for propagation. In 1990, 'Cis'™ was awarded the silver medal at the Plantarium plant exposition in Boskoop, The Netherlands.
