Tyler Blue Balsam Fir

Compact growing evergreen

Botanical Name- Abies balsamea 'Tyler Blue'

Pronunciation- AY-bee-eez bal-SAH-mee-uh

Foliage- Evergreen

Mature Width- 4 ft

Mature Height- 12 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Prefers an acidic, well-drained soil

Current Size- #6

Bloom Color- Inconspicuous

Bloom Time- Inconspicuous

Companion Plants- Blood Brothers Switch Grass – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest

Fauna Attracted- Seed-eating birds (chickadees, nuthatches), shelter for beneficial insects

Plant Habit- Tree

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C7

Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead branches in late winter; maintain consistent moisture and apply slow-release fertilizer in spring.

Trimming Instructions- Minimal pruning, mainly to remove dead or damaged branches. Best in late winter.

Fertilization Instructions- Apply a slightly acidic, slow-release conifer fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. In heavier clay, avoid overwatering and consider mixing in compost.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone

Possible Issues- Adelgids, spruce budworms, needle rust, root rot