Balsam Fir ‘Sheet Harbor’
Botanical Name: Abies Balsamea ‘Sheet Harbor’
Hardiness Zones: 3-6
Mature Height: 75'
Growth Rate: Fast
Seed Source: Nova Scotia
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50mm Jiffy PlugAvailable: 1843 - Plastic GallonAvailable: 2248
- Plantable Peat QuartAvailable: 4793
50mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBSAG501Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" | 1843 |
| 4.52 | 3.9 | 3.28 | 2.66 | 2.46 | 2.25 |
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Plastic Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBSPL2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 - 15" | 1077 |
| 6.47 | 5.84 | 5.52 | 5.2 | 5.07 | 4.95 |
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| FBSPL2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 - 18" | 976 |
| 6.58 | 5.95 | 5.63 | 5.31 | 5.18 | 5.06 |
Subtotal : $0 | ||||||||||
| FBSPL2Y18 | 2 Y | 18 - 24" | 176 |
| 6.69 | 6.06 | 5.74 | 5.42 | 5.29 | 5.17 |
Subtotal : $0 | ||||||||||
| FBSPL1Y09 | 1 Y | 9 - 12" | 19 |
| 6.24 | 5.61 | 5.29 | 4.97 | 4.84 | 4.72 |
Subtotal : $0 | ||||||||||
Plantable Peat Quart
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBSPQ2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 - 18" | 1295 |
| 5.5 | 4.86 | 4.53 | 4.08 | 3.95 | 3.82 |
Subtotal : $0 | ||||||||||
| FBSPQ2Y09 | 2 Y | 9 - 12" | 1183 |
| 5.28 | 4.64 | 4.31 | 3.86 | 3.73 | 3.6 |
Subtotal : $0 | ||||||||||
| FBSPQ2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 - 15" | 674 |
| 5.39 | 4.75 | 4.42 | 3.97 | 3.84 | 3.71 |
Subtotal : $0 | ||||||||||
| FBSPQ1Y12 | 1 Y | 12 - 15" | 658 |
| 5.27 | 4.63 | 4.3 | 3.85 | 3.72 | 3.59 |
Subtotal : $0 | ||||||||||
| FBSPQ1Y09 | 1 Y | 9 - 12" | 493 |
| 5.16 | 4.52 | 4.19 | 3.74 | 3.61 | 3.48 |
Subtotal : $0 | ||||||||||
| FBSPQ1Y06 | 1 Y | 6 - 9" | 467 |
| 5.05 | 4.41 | 4.08 | 3.63 | 3.5 | 3.37 |
Subtotal : $0 | ||||||||||
| FBSPQ1Y03 | 1 Y | 3 - 6" | 23 |
| 4.94 | 4.3 | 3.97 | 3.52 | 3.39 | 3.26 |
Subtotal : $0 | ||||||||||
| FBSPQ2Y18 | 2 Y | 18 - 24" |
| 5.61 | 4.97 | 4.64 | 4.19 | 4.06 | 3.93 | |
Notes
Similar to the Balsam Fir ‘Nova Scotia’, the Balsam Fir ‘Sheet Harbor’ also produces an oily resin and has dark green needles with 2 white stripes across it.
Uses
This tree is commonly favored as a Christmas tree. Its wood is also used for lumber and pulp.
Wildlife Value
The Balsam Fir ‘Sheet Harbor’ produces seeds and buds that offer a food source to many birds, squirrels, mice, and more. Deer and moose also use this tree as a source of food, cover, and shelter.
History & Lore
The oily resin produced by this tree was used to place specimen under slides long ago.
Hardiness Zones
3-6
Tree Type
Conifer
Tree Subtype
Fir
Mature Height
75'
Mature Spread
25'
Growth Rate
Fast
Seed Source
Nova Scotia
Sun Preference
Full sun, part shade
Soil PH Range
6.0-6.5
Soil Preference
Acidic, moist, well drained soil
Tolerant
Some salt
Intolerant
Pollution
Diseases
Furn rust, trunk decay, heart rot, canker
Pests
Wooly adelgid, budworm, hemlock looper
