Abies balsamea

Grows in a pyramidal, open habit
Needles are emerald-green
One of the most aromatic of all firs
Purple cones grow upright and disintegrate while still on the plant
May benefit from light pruning and shaping when young to develop into a specimen plant

ZONE:
2

HEIGHT:
18-20 m

SPREAD:
6-8 m

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Balsam fir grows best in an acidic moist to damp soil. Avoid planting in heavy clay. Frequently used for cut Christmas trees.

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

HABIT:
Conical

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen
Naturalizing