Conifer Database - Luminetta

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Abies koreana ‘Luminetta’

Abies koreana

Abies koreana 'Luminetta' is a slow-growing golden, upright pyramidal form of Korean fir with attractive lemony yellow needles with the typical silver undersides. It holds good color year-round and is at its best in early spring. The contrast with it purple seed cones is absolutely stunning. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 32 to 40 inches (80 to 100 cm) tall and 30 inches (75 cm) wide, an annual growth rate of 3 to 4 inches (7.5 - 10 cm).

This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in the mid-1970s by Leen Konijn & Company Nursery, Reeuwijk The Netherlands. It is often confused and mislabeled with the cultivar Picea orientalis 'Aurea' in Europe. 'Luminetta' is virtually unknown in the U.S. nursery trade.




Abies koreana

Abies koreana

Abies koreana

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Yellow or Gold
GROWTH SHAPE:Conical (Pyramidal)
GROWTH SIZE:Dwarf: 1 to 6 inches (2.5 – 15 cm) per year / 1 to 5 feet (0.3 – 1.5 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Seedling Selection


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