Balsam Fir Transplants (a.k.a. Silver Fir, Eastern Fir, Canadian
Fir) (Abies balsamea or Pinus balsamea) Highly fragrant and very
popular as a Christmas tree, the Balsam Fir can grow to heights
of 60-90 feet, can grow in partial shade and somewhat swampy
soils, and can live for over 200 years. It serves well as a
privacy screen or windbreak due to it's fairly average 1 foot
annual growth rate combined with its dense foliage. The Balsam
Fir's popularity as a Christmas tree cannot be overstated. The
Balsam Fir is so similar to the Fraser Fir that scientists
believe that not too long ago [and we're talking millennia here]
they were one and the same. Wildlife rely extensively on this
tree for shelter and also for food [mostly the seed], and
although deer may eat small amounts, they do not prefer it over
other food sources. Martens, hares and songbirds often take
refuge in thick Balsam Fir stands. Pictures of mature Balsam Fir
These pictures are for general identification and description
only. As your trees reach