Siberian fir
Abies sibirica

Family: Pinaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.

Where it is found

It is a cold temperate plant. It grows in mountains and river basins between 1,900-2,400 m above sea level. It can tolerate shade. It is frost resistant and can stand very low temperatures. It suits USDA hardiness zone 2.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Mongolia, Russia, Siberia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Sap, seeds, nuts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Abies krylovii Golub; Picea sibirica Gordon; and others