Abies balsamea 'Bear Swamp' / Bear Swamp Balsam fir

Buchholz & Buchholz Wholesale Nursery:
A dwarf evergreen conifer with a dense flattened-globe form. Needles are short and dark green. Originated as a witch's broom. Prefers sun/partial shade in well-drained soil. 12" tall x 18" wide in 10 years. Hardy to -50 degrees. USDA zone 2.

Abies balsamea 'Bear Swamp' / Bear Swamp Balsam fir

RECOMMENDED HARDINESS ZONES:
2 (-40 to -50 F / -40 to -45.6 C)

HORTICULTURAL STATUS: Established
ORIGIN: Witch's Broom
COLOR: Dark Green
TRINOMIAL TYPE: Cultivar
GROWTH SHAPE: Globe or Globose
GROWTH SIZE: Dwarf: 1 to 6 inches (2.5 – 15 cm) per year / 1 to 5 feet (0.3 – 1.5 m) after 10 years

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Abies balsamea 'Bear Swamp' / Bear Swamp Balsam fir

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