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balsam fir
Abies balsamea
tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A classic evergreen conifer with a dense, pyramidal form and soft, aromatic needles that are crushed when touched. Known for its pleasant fragrance and use as a Christmas tree, balsam fir thrives in cool northern climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 8bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4 to 6Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Winter
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota
Function & Care
windbreakwildlife benefitmedicinal
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation