Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
  
China
  
Types
Abies balsamea var. balsamea, Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis
  
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mountain tops
  
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-6
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
  
8-3
  
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
  
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,370.00 cm
  
31
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Brown, Pink
  
Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
  
Purple
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Yellow green, Rose
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
  
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Itchiness, Respiratory problems
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree
  
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
ABIES balsamea
  
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
  
Common Name
Christmas Tree
  
Beautyberry
  
In Hindi
balsam fir
  
Beauty Berry Plant
  
In German
Balsamtanne
  
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
  
In French
le sapin baumier
  
Beauté Berry Plante
  
In Spanish
balsamero
  
Planta de la baya de belleza
  
In Greek
βάλσαμο ελάτης
  
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
  
In Portuguese
abeto balsâmico
  
Planta Berry beleza
  
In Polish
balsam fir
  
Beauty Berry roślin
  
In Latin
balsam ligneis abiegnis
  
Planta forma Berry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Pinaceae
  
Verbenaceae
  
Genus
Abies
  
Callicarpa
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Amaryllidoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Balsam Fir and Beautyberry
Season and care of Balsam Fir and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Balsam Fir and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balsam Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Balsam Fir is Loam, Sand and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Balsam Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Balsam Fir and Beautyberry Physical Information
Balsam Fir and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Balsam Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Balsam Fir and Beautyberry are as follows:
Balsam Fir flower color: Brown and Pink
Balsam Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Balsam Fir and Beautyberry
Care of Balsam Fir and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balsam Fir pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Balsam Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.