Siberian Fir vs Pacific Silver Fir - TreeTime.ca

Siberian Fir vs Pacific Silver Fir

Abies amabilis

Abies sibirica

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Pacific Silver Fir
Siberian Fir

Pacific Silver Fir is a tall evergreen tree native to the Pacific Northwest. It has two-toned needles, dark green on top with silvery undersides, giving the tree a distinctive appearance. The straight trunk and dense, symmetrical crown make it a striking forest species.
It provides ecological value as part of high-elevation forests, offering cover for wildlife and food from its seeds. It is harvested for timber and pulp, and it has been used ornamentally in some plantings.
Pacific Silver Fir is well suited for ecological restoration, naturalization, and habitat projects where native conifers are needed. Its latin name “Amabilis” means ‘Lovely’, due to its striking appearance.

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.

Pacific Silver Fir Quick Facts

Siberian Fir Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 2a
Height: 45 m (150 ft)
Height: 30 m (100 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Growth form: upright, conical
Spreading: seeds - low
Suckering: none


Bark: smooth, grey
Bark: smooth, mostly brown with green in places
Flowers: bright pink cone-like
Cones: purplish, disintegrate as they mature
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


Native to: BC
Other Names: amabilis fir, silver fir