Too many cones...

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

...said no one ever. In the world of cones, firs have to rank among the very best. The coning on this Korean Fir clone is amazing to see up close, but it does seem a bit excessive. Would it be due to the previous growing season conditions, or just a function of maturity?

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maackia
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7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

I’ll enjoy the show right up until they disintegrate and leave behind their sharp-pointed spines. I wouldn’t consider them (the spines) to be ornamental, but it’s a small price to pay for such a bountiful display.

Bill, the tree in the link is a seedling. No cones yet on this one, but I’ve got to believe it’s getting close. To put a light on it at night is a true garden joy.

Here’s a May 19 picture of the coning korean Fir:

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tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
7 years ago
Cone-a-copious. Thanks for the pix.

tj
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
7 years ago
in nut trees ... there is what they call mast years.... i often wondered by it wouldnt be the same for seed production in coning ...

go figure.. there is a related .org .... lol ..

http://www.mast-producing-trees.org/2009/11/what-is-mast/

if was also suggested... to me.. years ago ... it is at least partially related to a stress issue the year before .. such as weather [drought, excessive rain .. bad winter] ...

but i also believe it is a maturity function

btw: it might seem excessive to you.. but i bet.. the tree doesnt give it a second thought ... mull that one for a minute.. lol

ken
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Sara Malone Zone 9b
7 years ago
Korean firs seem to do this with some frequency. Just enjoy it!
User
7 years ago
If it's the same tree posted about HERE, it should not be planting stress. Could altitude requirements are a factor?

Looks amazing!

Could we get a picture of the whole tree?
whaas_5a
7 years ago
Nice, good size specimen too for your area!