A classic evergreen conifer with a dense, pyramidal form and soft, aromatic needles that are crushed when touched. Known for its pleasant fragrance and use as a Christmas tree, balsam fir thrives in cool northern climates.
Overview
Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
40–60′ tall × 25–40′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 2bZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 8b
pH Range
46
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4 to 6
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Winter
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota
