Characteristics:
Common name: Balsam fir
Family: Pinaceae
Origin: North America
Mature height: 15 to 20 meters
Hardiness: -25 ° C
Exposure: sunny
Plant type: tree
Vegetation: perennial
Foliage: persistent
Flowering: spring
Flower color: – cones
Soil type: normal, sandy
Watering: normal
Use: garden, isolated
Diseases and pests:
Toxicity:
Seed conservation: 2 years in a dry place protected from light at 3/4 ° C (refrigerator)
Description:
This fir adapts to almost any habitat, but prefers a cold climate and constantly moist soil.
It has a very well balanced pyramidal habit, its leaves are shiny green and it produces fruits (cones) of a deep purple.
It is a magnificent tree and a very good resistance to the vagaries of the climate.
It’s slow growth favors its cultivation in bonsai.
