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Balsam Fir

$15.00 CAD

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Size 1 Gallon Pot 2 Gallon Pot 7 Gallon Pot

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*Ontario Native Tree*

Balsam Fir (Abies Balsamea) is native to Ontario and Eastern Canada. This conifer's conical shape and wonderful aromatic needles make Balsam Fir a popular Christmas tree choice. This fir grows tall and narrow. Balsam Fir is cold hardy, shade tolerant, and will thrive in most soil types and moisture levels.

Pot Size: 1 Gallon Trade, 2 Gallon Trade, 7 Gallon Trade

1 Gallon Pot - Trees are 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) tall

2 Gallon Pot - Trees are 15 to 24 inches (38 to 61 cm) tall

7 Gallon Pot - Trees are 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall

Mature Height: 50 to 70 feet (15 to 21 meters)

Mature Spread: 20 to 25 feet (6 to 7.5 meters)

Hardiness: Zone 3-5

Foliage: Fragrant, shiny dark green, very soft

Growth Rate: Medium - 12 inches (30 cm) per year

Light Requirements: Shade tolerant; Can grow in any light condition

Seed Source: Port Carling, Ontario

Preferred Soil: ph 5-6, acid, moist, cool, cannot adapt to course textures

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