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The Balsam Fir is a small to medium-size evergreen growing 46 – 66 feet (14 – 20 meters), native to eastern and central Canada and the northeastern United States. Its bark matures from smooth, grey, resin blisters to rough, and fissured or scaly, with a conic crown. The needles are small and flat, growing to 0.6 – 1.2 inches (1.5 – 3 centimeters) long, with dark green upper sides and dark green under sides with white bands. Within a mature tree, the dark purple cones will mature to a brown, and will grow to be 1.6 – 3.1 inches (4 – 8 centimeters) long.Due to their natural beauty, the Balsam Fir has become one of the most popular Christmas Trees. They additionally have been used within the Paper Manufacturing Industry. Please click on the Comparison Charts link to compare the differences between the numerous evergreens. |
