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(Abies sibirica)
Siberian Fir (Abies sibirica)
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Natalya Ivanova
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Photo by: Natalya Ivanova | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Natalya Ivanova | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-08-07T12:18:16-07:00 |
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Summary
Abies sibirica, commonly known as Siberian Fir, is an evergreen coniferous tree native to the taiga of Siberia, the Russian Far East, and northern Mongolia. It typically grows 30–35 meters tall with a trunk diameter of 0.5–1 meter at breast height and features a symmetrical, conical crown. The needles are dark green, and the tree is known for its beautiful, cylindrical cones that change from green to brown as they mature. Siberian Fir thrives in cold climates, displaying remarkable frost resistance and hardiness, withstanding temperatures as low as −50 °C.
Siberian Fir is valued for its dense, evergreen foliage and is often used in large gardens, parks, and as a Christmas tree. Its wood is also utilized in the construction and paper industries. In cultivation, it prefers full sun to partial shade and requires medium amounts of water with well-drained soil. While it is shade-tolerant, optimal growth is achieved in open spaces. Gardeners should be aware that although it is generally pest-resistant, it can suffer from fir woolly adelgid infestation.CC BY-SA 4.0
Siberian Fir is valued for its dense, evergreen foliage and is often used in large gardens, parks, and as a Christmas tree. Its wood is also utilized in the construction and paper industries. In cultivation, it prefers full sun to partial shade and requires medium amounts of water with well-drained soil. While it is shade-tolerant, optimal growth is achieved in open spaces. Gardeners should be aware that although it is generally pest-resistant, it can suffer from fir woolly adelgid infestation.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height: 40-120 feet
- Width: 10-15 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Non-Flowering
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Taiga of Siberia, the Russian Far East, and northern Mongolia
Other Names
Common Names: Siberian Fir, Sibirische Tanne, Sapin De Sibérie, Szibériai Jegenyefenyo, Abete Siberiano, Chadsura, Siberische Zilverspar, Sibiredelgran, Пихта Сибирская (Pikhta Sibirskaya), Pichtagran
Scientific Names: , Abies sibirica, Abies krylovii, Abies sibirica f. alpina, Picea sibirica, Pinus pichta,
GBIF Accepted Name: Abies sibirica Ledeb.