Balsam fir

Balsam fir (Abies balsamea)

Balsam fir, 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.

Key Facts About Balsam fir

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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
N/A
Flower Color
N/A

Scientific Classification of Balsam fir

Phylum
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Order
Pinales
Family
Pinaceae
Genus
Abies
Species
Balsam fir