 Fir Balsam - Abies balsamea |
| Conifer
Tree |
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| Zone:
3 |
| Conservation
practices: C, T, H, W, E, N |
| Description:
is one of the more important conifers in the northern United
States and in Canada. Within its range it may also be referred
to as balsam, Canadian balsam, eastern fir, and bracted balsam
fir. It is a small to medium-sized tree used primarily for pulp
and light frame construction, and it is one of the most popular
Christmas trees. Wildlife rely extensively on this tree for food
and shelter. |
PLANT USE KEY
C = Christmas Tree
E = Enivornmental Forestry
F = Human Food
H = Habitat/Food Wildlife
N = Native
S = Shelterbelt
T = Timber
W = Watershed
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