Engelmann Spruce vs Siberian Fir - TreeTime.ca

Engelmann Spruce vs Siberian Fir

Picea engelmannii

Abies sibirica

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Engelmann Spruce
Siberian Fir

Engelmann Spruce is a tall, cold resistant tree native to western North America. This high-altitude mountain tree has characteristic loose, scaly bark ranging in colour from reddish-brown to grey.

Birds such as grouse, woodpeckers, nuthatches and thrushes will call this tree home. As Engelmann Spruce can exceed heights of 100 feet, consumers should note it is too large for a normal city lot.

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.

Engelmann Spruce Quick Facts

Siberian Fir Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: any
Light: partial shade
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Flowers: bright pink cone-like
Bark: smooth, mostly brown with green in places
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none