Korean Pine vs Siberian Fir - TreeTime.ca

Korean Pine vs Siberian Fir

Abies sibirica

Pinus koraiensis

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Siberian Fir
Korean Pine

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.

Korean Pine is an attractive conifer suitable for shelterbelts, privacy screens, and ornamental planting. This tree is especially prized for its pine nuts. Korean Pine nuts are larger than most other species. They can be used in salads, pesto sauce, and other foods.

This conifer is generally tolerant of urban conditions but much prefers cool summer climates.

Siberian Fir Quick Facts

Korean Pine Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


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


Other Names: chinese pinenut