Abies balsamea - Balsam Fir

Height: 50-70’   
Spread: 20-25’ (narrowly pyramidal)    
Hardiness: Zone 3-5. (All of Minnesota,North and South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska).
Foliage: Fragrant, shiny dark green, very soft     
Growth Rate: Medium         
Common Ailments: Winter desiccation in youth, intolerant of pollution   
Seed: 2-4” cone, purplish brown. Seed source is Upper Michigan.  
Preferred Soil: ph 5-6, acid, moist, cool, cannot adapt to course textures      
Attributes: Foliage is especially attractive with soft velvety leaves with white strips underneath. It can also be a specimen tree if grown in the proper location.