Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Japan
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Abies balsamea var. balsamea, Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-6
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Gold
Brown, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Christmas Tree
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
ABIES balsamea
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Christmas Tree
In Hindi
sasanqua
balsam fir
In German
sasanqua
Balsamtanne
In French
sasanqua
le sapin baumier
In Spanish
sasanqua
balsamero
In Greek
sasanqua
βάλσαμο ελάτης
In Portuguese
Sasankya
abeto balsâmico
In Polish
Sasankya
balsam fir
In Latin
Sasankya
balsam ligneis abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Balsam Fir
Season and care of Sasanqua and Balsam Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Balsam Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Balsam Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Balsam Fir is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Balsam Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Balsam Fir Physical Information
Sasanqua and Balsam Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Balsam Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Balsam Fir are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Balsam Fir flower color: Brown and Pink
- Balsam Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Balsam Fir
Care of Sasanqua and Balsam Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Balsam Fir pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Balsam Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.