Abies balsamea
Common name: Balsam Fir
Much more of a northern species, this tree is native to central Wisconsin but not truly native to Illinois. Happiest when planted in the areas that hold water or at the very least remain moist after rains. Do not plant it in heavier clay soils if you're looking for long term growth. We've seen it planted in all sorts of "evergreen" situations with very limited success. The flowering cones appear in late spring and tend to be purple-ish in color at first and fade to brown later on.
Photos
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Pricing
| Pricing information per unit for 5 gallon growing method | |
| 1 to 10 units | $22 |
| 11 to 24 units | $20 |
| 25 or more units | $18 |
Plant Details
Plant type
Tree
Soil type
Mesic, Moist Mesic, Wet
Light exposure
Full Sun
Bloom period
Spring
Environment
Requires Protected Site, Floodplain
Growth form
Single trunk
General information
- Mature height
- 40 Feet
- Mature width
- 25 Feet
- Max height
- 55 Feet
- Max width
- 35 Feet
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Flower color
- Cone
Additional information
Rain garden suited