Baishan Fir vs Wilson Spruce

Abies beshanzuensis compared with Picea wilsonii

Key Differences

• Baishan Fir is Critically Endangered while Wilson Spruce is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Baishan Fir	Wilson Spruce
Kingdom same	Plantae (Plants)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order same	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family same	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus	Abies	Picea
Species	Abies beshanzuensis	Picea wilsonii

Evolutionary Relationship

Baishan Fir and Wilson Spruce share a common ancestor at the Family level: Pinaceae. (Pine Family)

Conservation Status

Baishan Fir

CR — Critically Endangered

Wilson Spruce

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Baishan Fir	Wilson Spruce
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Baishan Fir

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Wilson Spruce

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Baishan Fir

The Baishan Fir (Abies beshanzuensis) is a species in the genus Abies. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.