{"product_id":"abies-balsamea","title":"Fir - Balsam","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eAbies balsamea\u003c\/em\u003e, or balsam fir, is a conifer valued for its fragrant dark green foliage and elegant silhouette. Here are some tips for its care and lighting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil moist but well-drained, especially during the first few years after planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOnce mature, it tolerates some drought, but prefers consistently moist soil, especially during hot or dry periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe balsam fir prefers acidic to slightly acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not like heavy or compacted soils that retain water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePruning is generally not necessary, except to remove dead, diseased, or damaged branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIf you wish to shape it, prune in late winter or early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eApply a balanced fertilizer in spring to encourage healthy growth, but avoid excess nitrogen, which can weaken branch structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulching\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a layer of organic mulch (such as pine needles or compost) around the base to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and protect the roots from temperature fluctuations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe balsam fir prefers \u003cstrong\u003efull sun exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e for optimal growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates partial shade, but too much shade can reduce its foliage density and slow its growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThis fir is very cold-hardy, making it suitable for northern climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt is often used as a Christmas tree due to its pleasant scent and pyramidal shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"6' to 1'","offer_id":66861825130800,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g 40cm+","offer_id":49743743156528,"sku":"","price":68.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7g 80cm","offer_id":49743744598320,"sku":"","price":123.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"90-110cm","offer_id":49104844652848,"sku":"","price":149.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Basket Pin 200cm","offer_id":49091596452144,"sku":"","price":690.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/ABIES-BALSAMEA.png?v=1713048083","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/abies-balsamea","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}