Abies sibirica (Siberian Fir)


Botanical Information

FamilyPinaceae
GenusAbies
Speciessibirica
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginNorthern Europe through Russia into East Asia, more specifically Siberia, Turkestan, northeast China, and Mongolia.
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone1
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-50
Height30 - 35 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

PestsFungal decay.
HabitatWoodland.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThe bark is grey-green to grey-brown and smooth with resin blisters typical of most firs.
Leaf DescriptionThe leaves are needle-like, 2 - 3 cm long and 1.5 mm broad on average. They are light green above with two grey-white stomatal bands underneath and are directed upwards along the stem. They are soft, flattened, and strongly aromatic.
Fruit DescriptionThe cones are cylindrical, 5 - 9.5 cm long and 2.5 - 3.5 cm broad, with small bracts hidden by the scales. They ripen from bluish to brown or dark brown in mid-autumn.

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