Plant · GBIF taxon 5284667
Siberian pine
Pinus sibiricaAlso known as Siberian Cedar, Siberian Stone Pine
Siberian pines dominate vast stretches of the northern taiga, growing up to 40 meters tall with dense, dark green foliage grouped in bundles of five needles. Their large, woody cones produce nutrient-rich seeds that serve as a critical food source for wildlife throughout harsh winters. These slow-growing evergreen trees play a foundational ecological role by maintaining forest canopy structure and stabilizing boreal soils.
EvergreenTaiga NativeConifer
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil Minerals
Predators
- Siberian Silk Moth
- Eurasian Nutcracker
- Red Squirrel
ThreatsWildfires, commercial logging, insect outbreaks
HabitatsBoreal forest, mountain valleys, taiga
Life span300 to 800 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPinaceae
- SpeciesPinus sibirica
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Canopy Inspection: Look for dark green needles growing in clusters of five along dense branches.
- Cone Identification: Search near the tree top in late summer for heavy, oval seed cones.
- Forest Etiquette: Avoid disturbing fragile forest floor soil around mature surface roots.
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