Description
Latin: Abies balsamea
Zones: USDA 3–5 (sometimes 2–6 in optimal conditions)
Other Common Names: Balm of Gilead Fir, Northern Balsam
Mature Height: 45–75 ft tall, 20–25 ft spread
Soil/Climate: Prefers cool, moist, acidic soils; thrives in full sun to partial shade; tolerates cold, harsh winters; poorly suited to hot, dry climates
Notes: Symmetrical, spire-shaped evergreen with aromatic foliage and smooth gray bark marked by resin blisters. Needles flat, dark green above with two silvery-white bands beneath; upright cones disintegrate on the branch at maturity.
Wildlife: Provides cover for moose, snowshoe hare, grouse, and many songbirds; seeds eaten by red squirrels and crossbills; dense foliage offers nesting habitat.
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