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Abies balsamea

Balsam Fir

  • »  Cold weather tolerant
  • »  Long needle retention!
  • »  Attractive holiday fragrance
  • »  Often grown as Christmas tree

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The Balsam Fir is a dense, pyramidal conifer, commonly grown as Christmas trees due to its attractive fragrance and long needle retention.  Flattened, shiny, dark green needles cluster the entirety of the shrubby tree. Makes an excellent specimen or ornamental yard tree.

Attributes
Evergreen
Native
Specimen
Foliage Color
Green
Maintenance and Care
Cold Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Flower Color
Non-blooming
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Partial Shade
Habit
Upright
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Abies balsamea

Best grown in moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Plant in full sun to part shade.