Siberian Fir vs Blue Beech - TreeTime.ca

Siberian Fir vs Blue Beech

Abies sibirica

Carpinus caroliniana

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Siberian Fir
Blue Beech

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.

Blue Beech is a beautiful, ornamental tree with enticing features. The foliage transforms throughout the season, offering a kaleidoscope of color. New leaves emerge reddish-purple, transforming to dark green, and then turn striking shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall. Once all the foliage has dropped, grooved, blue-grey bark becomes striking on a winter landscape.

Blue Beech has an attractive globular shape and has been successfully grown in both full shade and full sun locations. Make sure you provide ample moisture to ensure this tree thrives.

Siberian Fir Quick Facts

Blue Beech Quick Facts

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