Balsam Fir - Abies Balsamea
Spring 2024 Ordering no longer available.
Fall 2024 Ordering now available
What you get:
An all naturally grown (no chemical fertilizers or pesticides used), Plug Seedling of 3-6 inches size. See About Our Trees & Plants for Details.
When you get:
Ships during the Spring or Fall each seasonal year according to your zone. Select your shipping season during order.
Product Information:
Balsam Fir is a conifer native to the upper northeast of North America ranging from Minnesota eastwards into Maine and most all of the eastern provinces of Canada. It likes moist soils with an average rainfall of 30 inches or more annually. Balsam Fir is not a fast growing tree averaging only 9-12 inches annually. However, it's attractive shape and dense dark green color makes for a popular tree especially amongst Christmas Tree growers. It also has been historically used by Native Americans for medicinal purposes and the needles are rich in Vitamin C.
Quick Info:
Zones - 2-5
Sun - Full
Altitude Range (Approximate) - 1000-7000 feet (350m-2200m)
Soil - Medium textured
Ph Range - 4.0 - 6.0
Moisture - Medium (20-60 inches precipitation annually)
Size - 20 year height - 18 feet, at maturity 60 feet
Growth - Slow 9-12 inches annually
Age - Up to 200 years