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Balsam Fir Seedlings
(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.
SHIPPING IN SPRING 2012:
These and most other "bare root" evergreen trees are now available for pre-order, and will begin shipping on March 26, 2012 [shipping info]. To guarantee availability [i.e. to reserve trees in your name], we suggest that you order soon. If you'd like to have shipped at a later date, please specify that date in a follow up email after placing your order. However, shipping season for these specific bare root trees ends after the week of May 21, 2011. If you need trees shipped earlier or later than that, we suggest you look at our various sizes and species of plug seedlings and plug transplants, which can be shipped at nearly any time of year.
SPECIAL PACKAGING: We offer cotton gift bag packaging for this specific type of tree, sold separately in matching quantities.
Prices include all shipping and handling charges
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5-pack: $21.00
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10-pack: $29.00
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25-pack: $43.00
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50-pack: $63.00
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100-pack: $92.00
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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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![Balsam Fir Seedlings [25-pack shown]](evergreen-seedlings/balsam-fir-seedlings.gif)
Approx 5-10 inches

Prefers zones 3-7
 
Suitable for full sun and partial shade
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