
| Abies balsamea Balsam firThe slow-growing balsam fir makes a good specimen tree due to its low maintenance and bold formal conical habit. Unfortunately, it is not a tree of choice in the Midwest due to its limiting cultural requirements.Habit: | Dense, narrow conical evergreen with whorled branches, a formal outline, and a straight central leader | Size: | 45-70' high and 20-25' wide | Color: | Light green in spring, but dark green in remaining seasons | Texture: | Fine | Hardiness: | Zone 3a USDA | Habitat: | West Virginia - Iowa - Minnesota - Alberta | Family: | Pinaceae | |
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