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Abies balsamea

Balsam Fir

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Evergreen

Height:

14 - 23m

Width:

5 - 8m

Growth Rate:

Slow

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

3

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Flooding Tolerance:

Low

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Sensitive

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Naturalization, Parks, Residential

Native to Ontario:

Native to Central Canada:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes