A beautiful and compact tree with a pyramidal habit. Fantastic bright-blue needles ideal for a small landscape needing year-round interest. 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
- Care Rating- Moderate
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
