Grand Fir vs Siberian Fir - TreeTime.ca

Grand Fir vs Siberian Fir

Abies grandis

Abies sibirica

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(new stock expected: fall of 2025)

Grand Fir
Siberian Fir

Grand Fir is a large, coniferous evergreen native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. Closely related to the White Fir, this tree has glossy green, needle-like leaves with notched ends. A tall, majestic tree, Grand Fir grows best in drier climates.

We currently have no plans to produce the Grand Fir. However, you will find that we are producing a number of quality alternatives.

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.

Grand Fir Quick Facts

Siberian Fir Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 39 m (130 ft)
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Fall colour: green
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


Other Names: giant fir, great silver fir, lowland white fir, oregon fir, vancouver fir, western white fir