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Balsam Fir vs Black Hills Spruce
Abies balsamea
Picea glauca var. densata
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Balsam Fir - best known as a "Christmas tree" - doesn't just look great in living rooms; it's a terrific tree for your yard too!
This fir grows tall and narrow. Balsam Fir is cold hardy, shade tolerant, and will thrive in most soil types and moisture levels.
Black Hills Spruce is a subspecies of White Spruce native to the Black Hills of South Dakota. It has a strongly conical form, slower growth rate and denser foliage than typical white spruce, making it preferable as a specimen tree for smaller suburban lawns. It also responds well to pruning, and can be used as a hedge or even bonsai.
Balsam Fir Quick Facts
Black Hills Spruce Quick Facts
In row spacing: 3 - 4 m (10 - 12 ft)