Abies balsamea

GPTKB entity

Statements (84)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aroma balsamic scent
gptkbp:average_temperature cool, moist climates
gptkbp:bark_color smooth
thin
smooth and gray
gptkbp:branch whorled
gptkbp:climate temperate
gptkbp:climate_adaptation cold climates
gptkbp:color light yellowish-brown
pale yellowish-brown
gptkbp:common_name Balsam Fir
balsam fir
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
least concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:tree
used in traditional medicine
gptkbp:diameter 5-10 cm
cylindrical
purple to brown
gptkbp:disease_resistance moderate
susceptible to root rot
gptkbp:environment needle-like
gptkbp:environmental_impact provides habitat for wildlife
gptkbp:family gptkb:Pinaceae
gptkbp:flowering_season monoecious
gptkbp:fruit_type brown
winged seeds
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Abies
gptkbp:growth_form gptkb:tree
pyramidal
gptkbp:growth_habit straight trunk
pyramidal
gptkbp:growth_rate moderate
gptkbp:habitat moist, cool forests
gptkbp:height up to 20 meters
15-20 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Abies balsamea
gptkbp:landscape shade tree
Christmas trees
gptkbp:leaf_arrangement gptkb:spiral_galaxy
spiral arrangement
gptkbp:leaf_color gptkb:green
flat
soft
dark green
gptkbp:leaf_shape gptkb:Appalachian_Mountains
gptkb:New_England
gptkb:northeastern_United_States
gptkb:Great_Lakes_region
evergreen
linear
1-2 mm
2-3 cm
conical
eastern Canada
gptkbp:lifespan up to 200 years
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:pests gptkb:bark_beetles
gptkbp:pollinators gptkb:wind
wind pollinated
gptkbp:root_system shallow
gptkbp:seed_dispersal gptkb:wind
gravity
abundant
gptkbp:soil_type well-drained soil
well-drained soils
gptkbp:species C3 photosynthesis
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships mycorrhizal fungi
gptkbp:uses ornamental tree
timber production
gptkbp:wood_uses gptkb:furniture
construction
lightweight
timber
low density
softwood
medium density
pulpwood
pulp production
gptkbp:zone temperate zone
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Arnold_Arboretum
gptkb:The_Fir_Tree
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5