Balsam fir is a beautiful pyramidal tree with short, flat, long-lasting, aromatic needles. Balsam fir and Fraser fir have many similar characteristics and some botanists consider them extensions of the same species. Their geographic ranges do not overlap and the Balsam fir has to have cold winters and cool summers. Balsam fir has a nice, dark green color and is very fragrant. The tree was named for the balsam or resin found in the trees which were used to treat wounds in Civil War.
Part of the Balsamea section of the Fir family, many botanists actually consider Frasers to be an extension of the Balsam species! A great combination of symmetry, strong limbs, and good needle retention (which do not prick easily when hanging ornaments) make it a great tree for your home. With a Fraser, a spicy blend of fruit and forest will gently fill your home. The Fraser fir has been used more times as the Blue Room Christmas tree (the official Christmas tree of the President of the United States’s White House) than any other type of tree.
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