Profile
Canaan Fir
Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis
Evergreen Tree
Height |
40 - 50 (feet) |
|---|---|
Spread |
15 - 20 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Similar to balsam fir; pyramidal crown with spire-like tip; dark green foliage with silvery undersides; dark purplish cones; suited to moist, cool soils but adaptable to a range of soil conditions; grows in shade to full sun. |
Limitations |
Tendency to break bud later than balsam or Fraser fir, which may be preferable. |
Hardiness |
SE, SC (Zone 4) |
Origin |
Reported to be a hybrid with Fraser fir. |
Cultivars |
N/A |
