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Populus balsamifera, commonly called balsam poplar, [3] bam, [4] bamtree, [2] eastern balsam-poplar, [5] hackmatack, [2] tacamahac poplar, [2] tacamahaca, [2] is a tree species in the balsam poplar species group in the poplar genus, Populus. The genus name Populus is from the Latin for poplar, and the specific epithet balsamifera from Latin for ...
The balsam fir is one of the greatest exports of Quebec and New England. It is celebrated for its rich green needles, natural conical shape, and needle retention after being cut, and it is notably the most fragrant of all Christmas tree varieties. [17] The balsam fir was used six times for the US Capitol Christmas Tree between 1964 and 2019. [11]
Balsam tree is the common name given to several genera or species of trees that are the source of resinous products, often known as balsam or balm. Balsam tree may refer to: Abies balsamea, balsam fir, the source of Canada balsam; Colophospermum mopane, an African leguminous tree with resinous seeds; Commiphora gileadensis, the source of Balm ...
Balsam is the resinous exudate (or sap) which forms on certain kinds of trees and shrubs. Balsam (from Latin balsamum "gum of the balsam tree," ultimately from a Semitic source such as Hebrew: בֹּשֶׂם, romanized: bośem, lit. 'spice, perfume') owes its name to the biblical Balm of Gilead.
The balsam poplars are light-demanding trees that require considerable moisture. Balsam poplars are tolerant of very cold conditions, occurring further north than other poplars except for the aspens. The poplars in Southern California are tolerant of 100 plus degree heat. They grow along dry washes and dry riverbed's.
The Balsaminaceae (commonly known as the balsam family) are a family of dicotyledonous plants, comprising two genera: Impatiens, which consists of over 1000 species, and Hydrocera, consisting of 1 species. [2] The flowering plants may be annual or perennial.
Though most people report a lifespan of 8-10 years, and the company offers a 3-year limited warranty, which they honor: The top of my friend’s tree stopped lighting up, and Balsam Hill sent him ...
Balsaminaceae, the balsam family; Impatiens, a genus of the balsam family; Abies balsamea, an evergreen tree commonly known as the balsam fir. Fraser fir, sometimes considered a subspecies and referred to as "she-balsam" Picea rubens, or red spruce, also called "he-balsam"