A classic northern evergreen, Balsam Fir is prized for its fragrant needles, symmetrical form, and year-round beauty. Native to the forests of Northern Michigan, this slow-growing conifer forms a narrow, pyramidal shape with soft, dark green needles and smooth gray bark. Its aromatic foliage and resinous cones are signature features of the species.
Well-suited to Northern Michigan (Zone 5a), Balsam Fir prefers cool, moist, well-drained soils and thrives in full sun to part shade. It provides valuable cover and nesting habitat for birds and small mammals, while its dense foliage offers excellent windbreak and screening potential. Balsam Fir is also a traditional favorite for holiday trees due to its scent and needle retention.
Bloom Time: N/A (evergreen conifer)
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature Height: 45–75 ft
Soil: Cool, moist, well-drained; prefers acidic soils
Wildlife: Provides cover and nesting for birds; food for deer and small mammals
Uses: Windbreaks, wildlife habitat, reforestation, screens, holiday trees
Bare Root Seedling Height: 6-12”
A classic northern evergreen, Balsam Fir is prized for its fragrant needles, symmetrical form, and year-round beauty. Native to the forests of Northern Michigan, this slow-growing conifer forms a narrow, pyramidal shape with soft, dark green needles and smooth gray bark. Its aromatic foliage and resinous cones are signature features of the species.
Well-suited to Northern Michigan (Zone 5a), Balsam Fir prefers cool, moist, well-drained soils and thrives in full sun to part shade. It provides valuable cover and nesting habitat for birds and small mammals, while its dense foliage offers excellent windbreak and screening potential. Balsam Fir is also a traditional favorite for holiday trees due to its scent and needle retention.
Bloom Time: N/A (evergreen conifer)
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature Height: 45–75 ft
Soil: Cool, moist, well-drained; prefers acidic soils
Wildlife: Provides cover and nesting for birds; food for deer and small mammals
Uses: Windbreaks, wildlife habitat, reforestation, screens, holiday trees
Bare Root Seedling Height: 6-12”
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