Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Abies balsamea var. balsamea, Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-6
4-10
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown, Pink
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Itchiness, Respiratory problems
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ABIES balsamea
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
Common Name
Christmas Tree
Spanish Bluebell
In Hindi
balsam fir
Bluebell plant
In German
Balsamtanne
Endymion Pflanze
In French
le sapin baumier
plante Bluebell
In Spanish
balsamero
planta Bluebell
In Greek
βάλσαμο ελάτης
φυτό Bluebell
In Portuguese
abeto balsâmico
planta Bluebell
In Polish
balsam fir
Bluebell roślin
In Latin
balsam ligneis abiegnis
Bluebell herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Abies
Hyacinthoides
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Balsam Fir and Bluebell
Wondering what are the properties of Balsam Fir and Bluebell? We provide you with everything About Balsam Fir and Bluebell. Balsam Fir doesn't have thorns and Bluebell doesn't have thorns. Also Balsam Fir does not have fragrant flowers. Balsam Fir has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Respiratory problems and Bluebell 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 Bluebell and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Balsam Fir and Bluebell
Season and care of Balsam Fir and Bluebell is important to know. While considering everything about Balsam Fir and Bluebell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balsam Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebell season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Balsam Fir is Loam, Sand and for Bluebell is Loam while the PH of soil for Balsam Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral.
Balsam Fir and Bluebell Physical Information
Balsam Fir and Bluebell physical information is very important for comparison. Balsam Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Balsam Fir and Bluebell are as follows:
Balsam Fir flower color: Brown and Pink
Balsam Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
- Bluebell leaf color: Green
Care of Balsam Fir and Bluebell
Care of Balsam Fir and Bluebell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balsam Fir pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, 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 Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.