Category: Trees
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Abies Balsamea var phanerolepis
COMMON NAME: Canaan Fir
EXPOSURE: full-sun, part-shade
HEIGHT: 35‘ – 50‘
SPREAD: 15‘ – 25‘
FORM: Pyramidal
COMMENTS & CAUTIONS: Potentially limited availability; planted regionally for Christmas trees. Fragrant foliage. Not recommended for zones 6 and above.
FOLIAGE DESCRIPTION: Evergreen
FOLIAGE: Green Foliage
FALL FOLIAGE:
BLOOM: Non-flowering
BARK: Smooth
FRUIT: Fir cone
PREFERRED SOIL DESCRIPTION: Rich, moist, slightly acidic, well drained
PREFERRED SOIL MOISTURE: Wet, Medium
SOIL TOLERANCES: Low pH
REGIONALLY NATIVE:
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE USES:
STREET TREE: No
URBAN: No
SUITABILITY INDEX: A
MITIGATION: No