Balsam Fir
Balsam Fir
Balsam Fir

Balsam Fir

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$27.00
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$27.00
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Abies balsamea

The Balsam Fir is a small to medium size evergreen tree. The bark is smooth, grey with white resin blisters when it is younger becoming rough and scaly with age.  The needles are flat, about ¾ inch long, and dark green in color while the underside is lighter. Female cones are purple, growing at the top of the tree, in an upright position.

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Growth Rate Slow
Mature Size 45-75 ft tall, 25 ft. spread
Soil Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Light full sun to partial shade
Leaves ½ - 1in. flat needles arranged
Cones 3-4 in. purple seed cones turning brown when ripe
Deer Browse Risk Low
Benefits

Popular Christmas tree. 

Used for Balsam pillows.

Resin used for medicine, turpentine, glue & varnish.