Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Brazil
Northeastern United States, Canada
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Balsam fir, Fraser fir
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Hillside, Mountains, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seperation, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Flies, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Cold, Congestion, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Stem, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
ABIES balsamea phanerolepis
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Canaan Fir
In Hindi
Abutilon
कनान प्राथमिकी
In German
Abutilon
Canaan Fir
In French
Abutilon
Canaan sapin
In Spanish
Abutilon
Canaán abeto
In Greek
Abutilon
Χαναάν Fir
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Canaã Fir
In Polish
Abutilon
Canaan Fir
In Latin
Abutilon
Canaan abies
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Canaan Fir
Season and care of Abutilon and Canaan Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Canaan Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Canaan Fir season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Canaan Fir is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canaan Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Canaan Fir Physical Information
Abutilon and Canaan Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Canaan Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Canaan Fir are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Canaan Fir flower color: Not Available
- Canaan Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Canaan Fir
Care of Abutilon and Canaan Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Canaan Fir pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canaan Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.