Profile
Siberian Fir
Abies sibirica
Evergreen Tree
Height |
60 - 80 (feet) |
|---|---|
Spread |
20 - 30 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Conical habit; foliage is soft, flattened; dark green needles have two whitish-gray bands on their underside; young cones bluish turning brown with age; prefers slightly acid soils, pH 5-7; suited to a range of soil textures; very cold tolerant tree; thriving on the UAF campus. |
Limitations |
Does not grow as well on warmer sites; prefers a moist, cool climate and moist soil conditions. |
Hardiness |
INT, SC, SE (Zones 2-3) |
Origin |
Eastern Russia, Turkestan, Mongolia, China. |
