Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Southern Asia, India
Types
Abies balsamea var. balsamea, Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-6
6-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Brown, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Arrowhead
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Respiratory problems
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ABIES balsamea
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Christmas Tree
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
balsam fir
बरमूडा घास
In German
Balsamtanne
Bermuda Gras
In French
le sapin baumier
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
balsamero
Grama
In Greek
βάλσαμο ελάτης
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
abeto balsâmico
grama Bermuda
In Polish
balsam fir
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
balsam ligneis abiegnis
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Balsam Fir and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Balsam Fir and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Balsam Fir and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balsam Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Balsam Fir is Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balsam Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Balsam Fir and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Balsam Fir and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Balsam Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Balsam Fir and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Balsam Fir flower color: Brown and Pink
Balsam Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Balsam Fir and Bermuda Grass
Care of Balsam Fir and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balsam Fir pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Balsam Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.