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Balsam Fir B&B

Balsam Fir B&B

Regular price $976.50 USD
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SKU:NTE7121-RedCrocus

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Abies balsamea Information Page
Abies balsamea - Plant Catalog

Abies balsamea

Description

The Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea) is a North American fir, native to most of eastern and central Canada and the northeastern United States. Known for its aromatic foliage and symmetrical shape, it is a popular choice for Christmas trees and ornamental landscaping.

Suggested Uses

Balsam Fir is ideal for use as a Christmas tree, in naturalized settings, or as a specimen tree in larger landscapes. Its fragrant needles make it a favorite for holiday decorations.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Abies balsamea
  • Common Name Common Name: Balsam Fir
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 45-75 ft tall, 20-25 ft wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-6
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow to medium
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other conifers

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in early spring or fall
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Well-drained, acidic soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers humid conditions
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter if necessary
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in harsh winters
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds
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