Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
North America, Canada
Types
Abies balsamea var. balsamea, Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops
Forest edges, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-6
2-7
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Brown, Pink
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Itchiness, Respiratory problems
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ABIES balsamea
THUJA occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'
Common Name
Christmas Tree
Northern White Cedar
Eastern Arborvitae
In Hindi
balsam fir
अमेरिकी Arborvitae
In German
Balsamtanne
Lebensbaum
In French
le sapin baumier
Amérique Arborvitae
In Spanish
balsamero
Americana Arborvitae
In Greek
βάλσαμο ελάτης
αμερικανική Arborvitae
In Portuguese
abeto balsâmico
Arborvitae americano
In Polish
balsam fir
Amerykański Tuja
In Latin
balsam ligneis abiegnis
American Arborvitae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Balsam Fir and American Arborvitae
Season and care of Balsam Fir and American Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Balsam Fir and American Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balsam Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Balsam Fir is Loam, Sand and for American Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balsam Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for American Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Balsam Fir and American Arborvitae Physical Information
Balsam Fir and American Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Balsam Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas American Arborvitae height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Balsam Fir and American Arborvitae are as follows:
Balsam Fir flower color: Brown and Pink
Balsam Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
American Arborvitae flower color: Brown
- American Arborvitae leaf color: Green
Care of Balsam Fir and American Arborvitae
Care of Balsam Fir and American Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balsam Fir pruning is done Remove dead leaves and American Arborvitae pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Balsam Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.