Abies balsamea 'Bear Swamp'
balsam fir
- Conifer
- 30-40 cm high
- Valuable foliage plant
- Evergreen
- Very hardy
The balsam fir is a very hardy, American species for cool, moist places. Conical witch broom with very dense, gray-green needles.
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 30 - 40 cm |
|---|---|
| Leaf colour | Dark green |
| Growth habit | Wide |
| Growth rate | Slow, Very slow |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist |
| Soil | Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Abies balsamea 'Bear Swamp' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Abies |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Common names |
NL: balsem spar EN: balsam fir |
| Parentage | Witch's Broom |
| Breeder | Greg Williams |
| Origin | America, North |
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