Abies balsamea
Balm Of Gilead Fir, Balsam
Other regional names: Balsam Fir +3 more
- Balsam Fir
- Canada Balsam
- Canadian Fir
- Eastern Fir
Also known as: Abies balsamea f. balsamea +2 more
- Abies balsamea f. balsamea
- Abies minor Duhamel ex Godr.
- Peuce balsamea (L.) Rich.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Pinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Abies balsamea (commonly known as Balm Of Gilead Fir or Balsam) is a coniferous tree belonging to the Pinaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, Connecticut, Iowa, Labrador, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Saskatchewan, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baltic States, Denmark, Finland, Norway
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms