Balsam fir is one of the most popular Christmas tree varieties sold in New England. They are the first tree I ever loved. I loved their piney smell and soft, rounded needles.

We look for a young balsam fir growing in the power line right-of-way or in a forest clearing. Fir is our favorite type of Christmas tree because of its delightful, pungent fragrance. While Christmas ...

The balsam fir is found from eastern Minnesota to areas of New York and New England. This range covers about 4 percent of the total land area of the United States, yet 13 percent of all Christmas ...

The balsam fir—a variety most commonly found in the Northeast and Great Lake states—tops the list of most fragrant Christmas trees. Per O’Connor, the balsam fir is widely known for its ...

The most common tree in the state is abies balsamea, the balsam fir. "It's just everywhere,” said Robert Seymour, a professor of forestry at the University of Maine's School of Forest Resources.

When perusing the Balsam Hill website, the 7.5-foot pre-lit Balsam Fir Flip Tree, which falls within the “Most Realistic” category, seemed absolutely perfect. My Tree Delivery Left: The box as ...

For balsam fir, the ultimate strength (MOR) is 9,200 psi; the stiffness (MOE) is 1.45 million psi; the hardness is 400 pounds. Color and grain. Firs are a straight grain, odorless, white or pale ...

In this episode of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee introduces the Balsam Fir. This species is found in the North Woods of Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

While artificial Christmas trees might be the popular choice during the holiday season, nothing beats the smell of a fresh balsam fir. But new research out of the University of New Brunswick shows ...

Anthony Taylor, a forest ecologist and professor of forest management at the University of New Brunswick, said the balsam fir is an important species in the region, making up about 20 per cent of ...