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It is widely used as a Christmas tree and for wreaths. It smells great! It’s a good specimen fir for the landscape, and as an ornamental yard tree. However, it should not be planted in a Zone number higher than Zone 5. The pungent resin yields Canada balsam, used in the manufacture of varnish as well as an adhesive for mounting microscope slides. Snowshoe hares use the trees as cover.
Balsam Fir is susceptible to spruce budworm. A favourite holiday tree.
Botanical Name: Abies balsamea
Also Called: Canada Balsam, Sapin blanc
En français: Sapin baumier
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Water: Likes a lot of water
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Its natural habitat: Forests, native to central and eastern Canada, northeastern United States.
This tree does best in cool areas; does not tolerate heat and is shade tolerant. Low pollution tolerance. Shallow root system makes it easy to transplant.
Balsam Fir tolerates a variety of soil types but does best in well-drained acidic soils with pH 5.0 – 6.0 and can survive in wetland conditions.
Companion plant suggestions include The Pinaceae (pine family) are trees or shrubs, including cedars, firs, hemlocks, larches, pines and spruces.
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How to chose, transplant, propagate and care for Bromeliad plants. Neoregelia’s foliage is impressive as the blooms.
Below are 11 flowers that bloom all summer and an tips of how they grow and where to plant them
Rose of Sharon are often planted to provide fresh flush of late season colour after other trees and shrubs have finished blooming.
Homemade insecticidal soap for insect control and killing garden pests on plants. Here are recipe choices for all natural insecticidal soap.
Remodel your garden for a private space to enjoy the outdoors, make the most of the sunny days, and socialize with our friends and family
Generally, you won’t go wrong applying 10-10-10 all-purpose, complete, balanced fertilizer. Explore usage, mixing with water and precautions.
Improve garden soil with the the right nutrients, it’s vital if you want to grow anything from flowers to vegetables in your garden.
Discover the best wildflower combinations like Zinnias and Cosmos for long-lasting blooms and attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial bugs to your garden. Easy to grow and perfect for colorful solutions in any space!
Shade garden design can provide difficulties: it can range from deep shade to mild shade, and from dry to moist.
Tomato cotyledons are waving at me and are all reaching for the light. I leave them on their heated mat until they are ready to pot up.
Discover why birds love berried shrubs for winter – Winterberry, Mountain Ash, Cranberry, Coralberry, Tartan Dogwood, Snowberry, Serviceberry, Chokeberry and Elderberry – to provide essential nutrients, calories, and visuals your garden needs!
What is the most commonly used room in your home? It’s probably the living room. It’s where the whole family comes together, where visitors sit and enjoy conversations and where memories are made.
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