Siberian Fir vs Subalpine Fir - TreeTime.ca

Siberian Fir vs Subalpine Fir

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Siberian Fir
Subalpine Fir

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.

Subalpine Fir is pyramidal, coniferous tree often found growing naturally in areas with higher elevation. A lover of cool and moist soils, this adaptable tree bears unique and attractive cones that take on a purplish-black color and grow vertically.

Subalpine Fir is often used in naturalization projects, however, this variety will act as a beautiful specimen tree on its own. Subalpine Fir has also been used to create screens and windbreaks, but keep in mind this slow grower will take some time before reaching a height that is suitable for wind protection.

Siberian Fir Quick Facts

Subalpine Fir Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 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: 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