Arkansas Tree Database
Balsam Fir
Balsam Fir
Scientific name:
Abies Balsalmea
Size:
50'-70' tall by 15'-25' wide
Leaves:
3/4" flat needles attached singly to stem in a dense whorl, rounded tips, fragrant
Flowers:
inconspicuous
Fruit:
upright cylindrical cone 2"-4"
Fall Interest:
needled evergreen
Culture:
sun; rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil
Disease/Insect:
Use:
popular commercially grown Christmas tree; not recommended for Arkansas climate
Cultivars:
Notes:
native to northern US
Resources:
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