Balsam fir trees are one of the 'traditional" Christmas trees

Clumps may be easily divided in spring or fall

This is an exceptionally good selection

or at least protection from hot afternoon sun

Soft feathery greenish-mauve plumes appear in early to midsummer

Hibiscus Luna 'Pink Swirl' (Dwarf Hardy Hibiscus) Brackets Balsam fir trees are oneA relatively compact variety, this forms a medium sized bushy mound of dark green leaves. Huge saucer shaped flowers appear in mid summer and continue until frost. It features white petals with a wagonwheel pattern of medium pink, around a deep red eye. Plants prefer evenly moist soil and sunny conditions. Stems die back completely to the ground in winter, but new growth is slow to appear in spring, so be patient! Old stems can be pruned to the ground