Abies sibirica
Siberian fir
An evergreen, coniferous tree up to 30 - 35 metre high, with conical crown. Needles are soft to touch, bright green with two pale stripes on the underside, 2-3cm long and 1.5mm wide. Young shoots are yellow-grey and resinous. Seed cones are cylindrical, 5-9cm long and 2.5-3.5cm in diameter. Surviving temperatures down to -50°C, this is one of the most hardy trees.
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Green | Blue Brown | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Green | Brown | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver Green | Brown | ||
| Winter | Grey Silver Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Pinaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Abies are evergreen conifers, often very tall, with whorled branches bearing flattened, linear leaves, often whitish beneath, and on the upper branches, large cones which break up whilst attached to the tree
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Europe to Russian Far East, NW China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in deep, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils. This fir grows best in cold, continental climates, in humid conditions the tree is more prone to fungal diseases. See conifer cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be affected by honey fungus.
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