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Abies sibirica

Also Known As

Abies sibirica alpinum
Abies sibirica ssp. alpinum
Alpine Siberian Fir
Siberian Fir

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 15'-30'
W: 10'-25'

planting zones

2a-9a

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Abies sibirica plant details

Abies sibirica is a moderate-growing, slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. and blue and brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abies sibirica

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 25 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, container plant, pyramidal, rare, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abies sibirica

USDA Zones: 2a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This exceptionally cold hardy species is native to the cold boreal climate and moist soils of the mountains from China to western Siberia. It is one of the cold hardiest trees in the world. Slow-growing, eventually reaching to 80-100' and covered with attractive light-green needles which are soft and aromatic. The bark is smooth, greyish-green and has the resin blisters characteristic of firs trees. This is a grand specimen for cold climates! S/M

By: Forestfarm

An uncommonly-cultivated species of fir that has very soft and fairly thin needles.

By: Conifer Kingdom

An evergreen conifer with a conical form and gray-green bark, producing soft, flat needles are strongly aromatic. Cones that are blue when young, turn rown with age. Growth Rate slow to medium