Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Canada
Types
Abies balsamea var. balsamea, Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis
Balsam fir, Fraser fir
Habitat
Mountain tops
Hillside, Mountains, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-6
3-6
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Brown, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Indigo
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seperation, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Flies, Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Respiratory problems
Cold, Congestion, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Stem, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ABIES balsamea
ABIES balsamea phanerolepis
Common Name
Christmas Tree
Canaan Fir
In Hindi
balsam fir
कनान प्राथमिकी
In German
Balsamtanne
Canaan Fir
In French
le sapin baumier
Canaan sapin
In Spanish
balsamero
Canaán abeto
In Greek
βάλσαμο ελάτης
Χαναάν Fir
In Portuguese
abeto balsâmico
Canaã Fir
In Polish
balsam fir
Canaan Fir
In Latin
balsam ligneis abiegnis
Canaan abies
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Balsam Fir and Canaan Fir
Season and care of Balsam Fir and Canaan Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Balsam Fir and Canaan Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balsam Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canaan Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Balsam Fir is Loam, Sand and for Canaan Fir is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balsam Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Canaan Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Balsam Fir and Canaan Fir Physical Information
Balsam Fir and Canaan Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Balsam Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Canaan Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Balsam Fir and Canaan Fir are as follows:
Balsam Fir flower color: Brown and Pink
Balsam Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Canaan Fir flower color: Not Available
- Canaan Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Balsam Fir and Canaan Fir
Care of Balsam Fir and Canaan Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balsam Fir pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Canaan Fir pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Canaan Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.