Botanical Overview
Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea) is a narrow pyramidal suited to wholesale landscape projects.
Key Characteristics
- Mature Size: 45–75 ft tall × 20–25 ft wide
- Hardiness Zone: 3–5(6)
- Form: Narrow pyramidal
Environmental Requirements
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Cool, moist, well-drained, acidic
- Moisture: Even moisture; dislikes heat/drought
Seasonal Interest
- Flowering: Non-flowering; produces cones –
- Fall Colour: Evergreen
- Fruit / Cones: None
- Seasonal Notes: Fragrant foliage; classic Christmas tree form
Landscape Uses
Specimen tree, screening, windbreak
Additional Notes
- Wildlife Value: Cover/food for birds, mammals
- Native Range: Northeastern North America
Availability
Supplied by Uxbridge Nurseries as wholesale nursery stock. Contact us for current availability and quotes.
