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This conifer has a deep root system. Its crown varies considerably in shape and size. Trees reach average heights of 15 to 20 m and can, in extreme wind conditions, be dwarfed. From the bark exudes a clear, intensely odorous resin. The stems rarely have diameters larger than 60 cm. In the western part of its area, Abies balsamea hybridizes with Abies lasiocarpa.
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Schweingruber, F.H. (1993). Tree Species in North America. In: Trees and Wood in Dendrochronology. Springer Series in Wood Science. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-77157-6_4
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