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• Abies balsamea 
• Mature Height: 30-40
• Mature Spread: 20-25
• Speed of Growth: Medium
• Zone: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
• Hardy To:
• Exposure: Full to partial sun
• Water Requirement: Low
• Highlights: Evergreen
• Blooms:
• Foliage Color: Green
• Foliage Color Change: Evergreen

It is more rarely used in the garden as an ornamental. The needles are 1-inch long, blunt, rounded and a lustrous dark green. It forms a dense, narrow pyramid. Makes an excellent screen and is a good choice for cooler climates, but in warmer areas it will tend to drop needles and under-perform.