Abies balsamea var. balsamea
Abies balsamea var. balsamea
- Native to:
- Canada | AB, MB, NB, NS, ON, PE, QC, SK | Labrador | Prince Edward I. | United States | CT, IA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NY, PA, VA, VT, WI, WV | Virgin Islands
GBIF: tyrowne
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Pinaceae
- Genus:
- Abies
- Species:
- Abies balsamea var. balsamea
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1800 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals, butterflies
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Notes:
- Thin bark makes it fire-sensitive. Killed by most fires, regenerates from seed bank after disturbance.
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 21–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with light exposure and cool temperatures. Variable germination rates common.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch