Canaan Fir vs Siberian Fir - TreeTime.ca

Canaan Fir vs Siberian Fir

Abies balsamea phanerolepis

Abies sibirica

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(new stock expected: fall of 2025)

Canaan Fir
Siberian Fir

Canaan Fir, which is closely related to Balsam Fir, is known for its open-growing patterns and strong branches.

Canaan Fir is highly adaptable to many soil conditions and thrives in both shaded areas or direct sunlight. It is commonly used for Christmas tree farming or reforestation.

This rugged landscape tree remains green year-round.

Siberian Fir is an evergreen tree best known for its strong aroma. This tree's needles are popular for essential oils and aromatherapy. It also grows softwood that is used for furniture and wood pulp. This species is very cold hardy and shade tolerant.

This species is bright green and conical shaped. Most interesting is its upright blue cones that fade into brown as they mature.

Canaan Fir Quick Facts

Siberian Fir Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Spread: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Bark: smooth, mostly brown with green in places
Flowers: bright pink cone-like
Cones: long and cylindrical cones, turning from blue to brown
Seeds: cones break up into triangular seeds
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 3 m (10 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)