About
Abies sibirica is a tall, evergreen conifer that can reach heights of 30 to 35 meters, featuring a conical crown. Its needles are soft and bright green, measuring 2 to 3 cm in length and 1.5 mm in width, and have two lighter stripes on the underside. The young shoots present a yellow-grey hue and are resinous. The cylindrical seed cones grow to a length of 5 to 9 cm and have a diameter of 2.5 to 3.5 cm. This species is exceptionally resilient, capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -50°C, making it one of the hardiest trees available.
About the genus
Abies are evergreen coniferous trees that can reach significant heights. They feature whorled branches that support narrow, flattened leaves, typically having a whitish underside. The upper branches produce substantial cones that disintegrate while still attached to the tree.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Conifers, Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- Higher than 12 metres
- Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens
- Native to
- E Europe to Russian Far East, NW China
Care notes
- 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
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to honey fungus