Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
China
Types
Abies balsamea var. balsamea, Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis
Freestone, Clingstone
Habitat
Mountain tops
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-6
5-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown, Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
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
Allergy
Itchiness, Respiratory problems
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Used as Christmas tree
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree
Cosmetics, 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
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ABIES balsamea
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
Common Name
Christmas Tree
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
In Hindi
balsam fir
डोनट पीच
In German
Balsamtanne
Donut Pfirsich
In French
le sapin baumier
Donut Peach
In Spanish
balsamero
Donut Peach
In Greek
βάλσαμο ελάτης
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
abeto balsâmico
Donut Peach
In Polish
balsam fir
Donut Peach
In Latin
balsam ligneis abiegnis
Donut Peach
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cetoniinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Balsam Fir and Donut Peach
Season and care of Balsam Fir and Donut Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Balsam Fir and Donut Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balsam Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Balsam Fir is Loam, Sand and for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balsam Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Balsam Fir and Donut Peach Physical Information
Balsam Fir and Donut Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Balsam Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Balsam Fir and Donut Peach are as follows:
Balsam Fir flower color: Brown and Pink
Balsam Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
- Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Care of Balsam Fir and Donut Peach
Care of Balsam Fir and Donut Peach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balsam Fir pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Balsam Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.