Balsam fir (Abies balsamea)

from $55.00

Tree Information

A popular cool climate tree with a lovely, rich blue-green needle colour. Native to Eastern Canada and the northeastern parts of the USA. It is a very adaptable tree, preferring moist, acidic and well-drained soils, but tolerating wet and temporarily waterlogged conditions. It grows best in cool climates with frosty or snowy winters but will tolerate temperate climates where temperatures don’t go above 40 °C in Summer. It is faster growing than its close relative the fraser fir, and growing into a narrow conical shape. It has a distinctive and strong scent, and the name derives from its use as an essential oil. This tree makes an elegant Christmas tree or landscape feature and is all-around easier to grow than some of its relatives.

  • For more information on the Balsam fir, check out the Tree library.

Seeds:

Small seed pack (approx. 2.5g)

Pot Sizes:

70mm tubestock - plants 15-25cm tall and 2-3 years old

140mm - pots 25-40cm tall and 3-4 years old

200mm - pots 40-80cm tall and 3-5 years old

300mm - pots 80cm-130cm tall and 4-6 years old

430mm - pots 130-180cm tall and 5-7 years old - coming soon

Size:

Tree Information

A popular cool climate tree with a lovely, rich blue-green needle colour. Native to Eastern Canada and the northeastern parts of the USA. It is a very adaptable tree, preferring moist, acidic and well-drained soils, but tolerating wet and temporarily waterlogged conditions. It grows best in cool climates with frosty or snowy winters but will tolerate temperate climates where temperatures don’t go above 40 °C in Summer. It is faster growing than its close relative the fraser fir, and growing into a narrow conical shape. It has a distinctive and strong scent, and the name derives from its use as an essential oil. This tree makes an elegant Christmas tree or landscape feature and is all-around easier to grow than some of its relatives.

  • For more information on the Balsam fir, check out the Tree library.

Seeds:

Small seed pack (approx. 2.5g)

Pot Sizes:

70mm tubestock - plants 15-25cm tall and 2-3 years old

140mm - pots 25-40cm tall and 3-4 years old

200mm - pots 40-80cm tall and 3-5 years old

300mm - pots 80cm-130cm tall and 4-6 years old

430mm - pots 130-180cm tall and 5-7 years old - coming soon