Prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soil. Green needles are thickly set on the stem and have two white bands below divided by a thin green midrib. Suitable for use in small gardens. Slightly more heat tolerant than many other firs, but does best on cool sites. Native to the volcanic Island of Quelpart in the Yellow Sea off the coast of South Korea.
Needles are shiny green with two broad white bands below.
Its very hardy nature and handsome foliage make it a candidate for specimen use. Full sun or partial shade. Native to central and southern Japan. Zone 5 Grows in Korea, northern and central Japan, and in northeastern China at low to intermediate elevations. Foliage and branching is full and dense.