Balsam fir (Abies balsamea)
Also known as: Balsam Fir
Abies balsamea, known as balsam fir, is a North American fir, native to most of eastern and central Canada and the northeastern United States. It is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree typically reaching heights of 14–20 meters tall.
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Attributes of Balsam fir
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
14 to 20 meters
Spread
4 to 7 meters
Leaf Color
Dark green
Flower Size
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Flower Color
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Quickly Identify Balsam fir
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Balsam fir can be identified by its characteristic spire-like crown, the smooth, grey bark on young trees that becomes rougher with age, and its flat, needle-like leaves that have a fragrant resin. The needles are typically 15–25 mm long, dark green above, and are arranged spirally on the shoot but twisted to appear in two rows.
Scientific Classification of Balsam fir
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Order
Pinales
Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Abies
Species
Balsam fir
