Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Abies balsamea var. balsamea, Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-6
4-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Pyramidal
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Brown, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Respiratory problems
Not Available
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ABIES balsamea
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Christmas Tree
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
balsam fir
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Balsamtanne
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
le sapin baumier
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
balsamero
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
βάλσαμο ελάτης
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
abeto balsâmico
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
balsam fir
Red aronii
In Latin
balsam ligneis abiegnis
arbutifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Balsam Fir and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Balsam Fir and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Balsam Fir and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balsam Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Balsam Fir is Loam, Sand and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Balsam Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Balsam Fir and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Balsam Fir and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Balsam Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Balsam Fir and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Balsam Fir flower color: Brown and Pink
Balsam Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Balsam Fir and Red Chokeberry
Care of Balsam Fir and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balsam Fir pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Balsam Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.