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Canada balsam (Abies balsamea) Care Guide

Care guide for Canada balsam: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Canada balsam

📷 Jamie VanBuskirk · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

✅ Canada balsam is generally pet-safe — details.

Care at a glance

WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (4.0-6.0).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~18.3 m (60.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Alberta, Connecticut, Iowa, Labrador, Maine, Manitoba.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.