Siberian fir is an evergreen tree native to the tundra and boreal forests of Siberia and northern China. The Russian name is Пихта сибирская. The tree grows into a nice pyramidal form, become more narrow as it grows to an ultimate height of over 100 feet. The flattened, one-inch needles are fragrant and green above, with two white stomatal bands beneath. The tree is used as lumber for framing and wood pulp, but is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. The 3-4 inch cones grow upright along the branches, slowly falling apart on the tree after the seeds are dispersed. Although it is hardy to -50 F, this also means it does not do well in areas with hot summers, where new shoots may be damaged by late frost, and fungal diseases may affect them.