Siberian Fir vs Whitebark Pine - TreeTime.ca

Siberian Fir vs Whitebark Pine

Pinus albicaulis

Abies sibirica

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Whitebark Pine
Siberian Fir

Endangered

Whitebark Pine is a beautiful coniferous tree that produces tasty, edible nuts. You'll love this trees' rustic and natural appeal, making it an excellent specimen tree.

It is an endangered species from the Rocky Mountains, this slow grower seldom produces cones until it is 50 years old but regularly survives to be 500 or more years of age. Our staff think it is among the most attractive pines we have grown.

Whitebark Pine is well-known for maintaining snow drifts, providing food and shelter to many species of wildlife, and bringing stability to steep slopes. This high elevation and adaptable tree is deer resistant and can withstand a variety of soils and moisture levels.

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.

Whitebark Pine Quick Facts

Siberian Fir Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
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