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The balsam fir is a tall tree with soft, fragrant needles. It's often used as a Christmas tree because of its lovely shape and smell. This tree is home to many animals and provides shade in the forest.
Key details
- Height
- 1500-2500 cm
- Spread
- 600-900 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Traits
Shade TolerantBroadleaf TreeConiferousEvergreenTimberForestLongevousKeystone Species
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The balsam fir has flat, soft, dark green needles with two silvery-white lines on their undersides. Its classic conical shape tapers to a narrow top, making it look like a perfect Christmas tree.
Each tiny needle has two white stripes on its underside, making them look like secret racing stripes!
Indigenous peoples once used balsam fir resin as a natural glue and even as a type of chewing gum!
These trees can stay fresh as Christmas trees for weeks after being cut, much longer than many others!
