Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Mediterranean
Types
Abies balsamea var. balsamea, Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Mountain tops
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-6
7-10
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Brown, Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, 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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Respiratory problems
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
ABIES balsamea
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Christmas Tree
Artichoke
In Hindi
balsam fir
Artichoke
In German
Balsamtanne
Artischocke
In French
le sapin baumier
Artichaut
In Spanish
balsamero
Alcachofa
In Greek
βάλσαμο ελάτης
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
abeto balsâmico
Alcachofra
In Polish
balsam fir
Karczoch
In Latin
balsam ligneis abiegnis
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Pinaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Balsam Fir and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Balsam Fir and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Balsam Fir and Artichoke. Balsam Fir doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Balsam Fir does not have fragrant flowers. Balsam Fir has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Respiratory problems and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Balsam Fir and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Balsam Fir and Artichoke
Season and care of Balsam Fir and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Balsam Fir and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balsam Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Balsam Fir is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Balsam Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Balsam Fir and Artichoke Physical Information
Balsam Fir and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Balsam Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Balsam Fir and Artichoke are as follows:
Balsam Fir flower color: Brown and Pink
Balsam Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Balsam Fir and Artichoke
Care of Balsam Fir and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balsam Fir pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Balsam Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.