Jamy balsam fir
Abies balsamea 'Jamy'
USDA zones3 to 6
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Jamy' balsam fir (Abies balsamea 'Jamy') is a tree for winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It is an evergreen with fragrant needles and a columnar shape. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. It grows at a moderate rate and stays 12 to 18 inches tall and wide.
Pairs well with Contorta eastern white pine, Berry Poppins winterberry, and Spanish bluebell.