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Balsam Fir Seedling Plugs
(a.k.a. Silver Fir, Eastern Fir, Canadian Fir)
(Abies balsamea or Pinus balsamea)
Highly fragrant and very popular as a Christmas tree, the Balsam Fir can grow to heights of 60-90 feet, can grow in partial shade and somewhat swampy soils, and can live for over 200 years. It serves well as a privacy screen or windbreak due to it's fairly average 1 foot annual growth rate combined with its dense foliage. The Balsam Fir's popularity as a Christmas tree cannot be overstated.
The Balsam Fir is so similar to the Fraser Fir that scientists believe that not too long ago [and we're talking millennia here] they were one and the same.
Wildlife rely extensively on this tree for shelter and also for food [mostly the seed], and although deer may eat small amounts, they do not prefer it over other food sources. Martens, hares and songbirds often take refuge in thick Balsam Fir stands.
Estimated height: 6-12 inches - height does not include roots [?]
Zones 3-7 (see zone map)
Does well in full sun and partial shade
These specific trees will ship on our winter Mon-Wed shipping schedule if [A] you order by 12pm est and [B] our shipping chart shows they will arrive by Friday [or by Saturday if shipped via Priority Mail]. If your trees won't arrive by then, we will schedule your order to ship the following week...that way your box of trees does not sit on a loading dock all weekend. If you'd like to order now to guarantee availability but want to postpone shipping, just place your order and then immediately reply to one of the receipts emailed to you [or use our contact form], indicating your preferred ship date.
SPECIAL PACKAGING: We offer individual packaging and cotton gift bag packaging for all sizes of plug seedlings, sold separately in matching quantities.
California and Oregon residents: We cannot ship this type of tree to you due to your state's quarantine restrictions. View our CA/OR quarantine list >>
Washington State residents: We cannot ship this type of tree to you due to your state's quarantine restrictions. View our WA quarantine list >>
Prices include all shipping and handling charges
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5-pack:
$23.00
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10-pack:
$33.00
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25-pack:
$59.00
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50-pack:
$94.00
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100-pack:
$140.00
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Pictures of mature Balsam Fir
These pictures are for general identification and description only. As your trees reach maturity, they may vary slightly in size, color, and general appearance.
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