Latin Name: Abies balsamea
Common Names: balsam, Canada balsam, eastern fir
Mature Height: 50' to 60'
Soil/Climate:prefers cold climates, well-drained, acidic soil, dislikes heat and dry air, not well-adapted to cultivation
Notes: Needles are variable, up to 1" long buds are resinous. Widely used as Christmas tree. Provides food for moose, American red squirrels, crossbills and chickadees, as well as shelter for moose, snowshoe hares, white-tailed deer, ruffed grouse and other small mammals.
Cold Stream Farm supplies Balsam Fir trees which are grown as bare root seedlings and transplants and sold both wholesale and retail with no minimum order.
