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Abies sibirica (Siberian fir)
1 hour care
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per year
35m
Max height
Max height
5m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Abies sibirica
Other names
Siberian fir
Genus
Abies Abies
Species
A. sibirica - A. sibirica is a narrowly conical, coniferous, evergreen tree with flat, linear, spirally-arranged, aromatic, mid-green leaves, white-banded beneath and bright green when young, and upright, cylindrical, pale blue cones ripening dark brown in mid-autumn.
Abies sibirica is: Evergreen
Habit
Narrowly conical
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Adelgids , Aphids Adelgids , Aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
No pruning is needed.
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn or winter. Stratify for 21 days to promote germination.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed
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Where to grow
Abies sibirica (Siberian fir) will reach a height of 35m and a spread of 5m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. Site carefully as grows very large over time.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Abies sibirica
Other names
Siberian fir
Genus
Abies Abies
Species
A. sibirica - A. sibirica is a narrowly conical, coniferous, evergreen tree with flat, linear, spirally-arranged, aromatic, mid-green leaves, white-banded beneath and bright green when young, and upright, cylindrical, pale blue cones ripening dark brown in mid-autumn.
Native to
Mongolia, Siberia
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Narrowly conical
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Colour
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
No pruning is needed.
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn or winter. Stratify for 21 days to promote germination.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed
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Where to grow
Abies sibirica (Siberian fir) will reach a height of 35m and a spread of 5m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. Site carefully as grows very large over time.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3, Zone 2
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