Description
Balsam Fir is a slow growing coniferous tree with dark green flat needles on top and silvery-white needles beneath which are resinous and fragrant. It can reach heights of 40-60' with spreading branches forming a handsome symmetrical slender pyramid. It is mostly shade tolerant, and will grow in a variety of soils but prefers moist soils.
Product Size when Mature: 40-60'
Wildlife Food & Cover Good food-moose, squirrels & birds. Good cover-winter & summer
Flowers: NA Fruit: Cones
Ecosystem: Moist Forest
Scientific Name: Abies Balsamea
Product Size at Purchase: 5-12"
Product Size at Maturity: 40-60'
Other: Commonly used as a christmas tree.
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