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Picea glauca

Abies balsamea

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White Spruce is a hardy, long-lived evergreen tree. It can grow in many soil types and moisture levels. And it can even tolerate significant amounts of shade. White spruce requires little maintenance and is well suited for use in shelterbelts, privacy screens, hedges, and as an ornamental in an urban setting.

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.

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White Spruce Quick Facts

Balsam Fir Quick Facts

Zone: 1a

Zone: 2a

Height: 25 m (82 ft)

Spread: 6 m (20 ft)

Spread: 8 m (25 ft)

Light: partial shade, full sun

Light: any

Moisture: dry, normal

Moisture: normal

Growth rate: medium

Growth rate: slow

Life span: long

Suckering: none

Maintenance: low

Pollution tolerance: medium

Pollution tolerance: low

Cones: small cones

Hybrid: no

Fuzz/fluff: no

Catkins: no

In row spacing: 3 m (10 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)

Other Names: alberta white spruce, canadian spruce, cat spruce, labrador spruce, northern spruce, pasture spruce, porsild spruce, skunk spruce, western white spruce

Other Names: balm of gilead, blister fir, canada balsam, eastern fir, fir-balsam

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Ships to Canada: yes
Ships to USA: yes

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