Balsamtanne vs Fraser Fir

Abies balsamea compared with Abies fraseri

Key Differences

• Balsamtanne is Not Evaluated while Fraser Fir is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Balsamtanne	Fraser Fir
Kingdom same	Plantae (Pflanzen)	Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order same	Pinales (Koniferen)	Pinales (Koniferen)
Family same	Pinaceae (Pine Family)	Pinaceae (Pine Family)
Genus same	Abies	Abies
Species	Abies balsamea	Abies fraseri

Evolutionary Relationship

Balsamtanne and Fraser Fir share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Abies.

Conservation Status

Balsamtanne

NE — Not Evaluated

Fraser Fir

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Balsamtanne	Fraser Fir
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Balsamtanne

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (12 countries) and North America (United States).

Fraser Fir

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Distributed across Estonia, Spain, and United Kingdom. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Balsamtanne

The Balm Of Gilead Fir (Abies balsamea) is a species in the genus Abies. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations. Like other members of its genus, this species plays a role in its native ecosystem.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇪🇪 Estonia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom