Sub-Alpine Fir, Alpine Fir, Rocky Mountain Fir, White Balsam, Balsam Fir
Abieslasiocarpa

Family: Pinaceae (py-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Abies (A-bees)
Species: lasiocarpa (las-ee-oh-KAR-puh)

Synonym:Abies balsamea var. lasiocarpa

Synonym:Abies balsamea var. fallax

Synonym:Abies bifolia

Synonym:Abies subalpina

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
N/A

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting