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Species: Abies balsamea

(ay'beez ball-sam-ay'ah)

Abies balsamea

Balsam Fir

Found on Course Walks

Spruces and Firs et al.

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Hudsonia', 'Jamy', 'Nana', 'Piccolo', 'Verkade's Prostrate'

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

45' - 75'

Evergreen

narrowly conical

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

3a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

full sun for best growth but will tolerate light shade; will not withstand polluted areas or heat

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

native to eastern North America; transplant in spring.

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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