Balsam Fir Balm of Gilead - $0

Abies balsamea

Out of stock

Family :
Pinaceae
Origin :
Indigenous
Hardiness :
1a
Exposition :
Full sun or partial shade
Height at maturity :
20 m
Spread at maturity :
7 m
Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
5 m
Crown shape :
Cone-shaped and narrow
Roots :
Superficial
Growth rate :
Slow
Soil and moisture :
Prefers gravelly, loamy, sandy soil; Medium and low humidity; Very acidic, acidic or slightly acidic pH.
Tolerance to la pollution :
Low
Tolerance to road salt :
Low
Tolerance to spray salt :
Low
Tolerance to compacting :
High
Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
Few pathological problems
Special comments :
Hardy, native to Quebec; Poorly adapted to urban conditions; Species essentially found in the boreal forest; Suitable for rural and large wet areas.

LEAVES

Needles are flattened and aromatic (1.5-2.5 cm in length);
Summer: dark green with two small white lines below;
Fall: green.

 

 

FLOWERS

Males: yellowish red with purple highlights;
Females: yellowish at the crown of the tree;
Both without ornamental interest.

FRUITS

Erect, resinous cones, 5-7 cm long, full development in one year, central axis persistent after ripening;
Color: brown;
Season: fall.

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