Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
Abies balsamea var. balsamea, Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-6
10-14
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Brown, Pink
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Respiratory problems
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABIES balsamea
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Christmas Tree
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
balsam fir
carambola पेड़
In German
Balsamtanne
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
le sapin baumier
arbre carambole
In Spanish
balsamero
árbol de carambola
In Greek
βάλσαμο ελάτης
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
abeto balsâmico
árvore de carambola
In Polish
balsam fir
karambola drzewo
In Latin
balsam ligneis abiegnis
carambola ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Balsam Fir and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Balsam Fir and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Balsam Fir and Carambola. Balsam Fir doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Balsam Fir does not have fragrant flowers. Balsam Fir has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Respiratory problems and Carambola 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 Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Balsam Fir and Carambola
Season and care of Balsam Fir and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Balsam Fir and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balsam Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Balsam Fir is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balsam Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Balsam Fir and Carambola Physical Information
Balsam Fir and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Balsam Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Balsam Fir and Carambola are as follows:
Balsam Fir flower color: Brown and Pink
Balsam Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Balsam Fir and Carambola
Care of Balsam Fir and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balsam Fir pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Balsam Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.