* This listing is for our standard pack of Balsam Fir tree seeds. We also have these available in 'Grow Your Own Christmas Tree Gift Packets' as is shown in the next to last photo & in our 4 pack collection of 'Grow Your Own Christmas Tree Gift Packets' that includes a free gift bag as is shown in the last photo.

Description:

NAME:  Balsam Fir

OTHER COMMON NAMES:  Eastern Fir / Canadian Fir / Balm of Gilead / Blister Pine / Silver Pine

SCIENTIFIC NAME:  Abies Balsamea

COLOR:  Yellow Green Flowers / Purple - Brown Pinecones

PLANT SEEDS:  Fall / Cold Stratify / Early Spring

BLOOM TIME:  Flowers: May - June / Pinecones: Sept - Nov

HARDINESS ZONE:  3 - 7

PLANT HEIGHT:  50 - 75'+

PLANT SPACING:  10 - 30' (Cutting / Leaving)

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS:   Sun - Part Shade

SOIL & WATER PREFERENCES:   Average - Moist

QUANTITY:  30 Seeds

OTHER:  Native to large parts of central & eastern Canada & the northeastern US, the Balsam Fir is one of the most cold hardy trees, able to survive in temperatures as low as -50F (-45C). Being evergreen & densely branched, they are a popular choice for privacy screens or windbreaks, & their beauty has won them many spots as specimen trees in parks, homes, & commercial sites. The Balsam Fir is of great value to wildlife, providing both shelter & food in the form of their seeds & buds to birds, squirrels, & other small critters. Moose, deer, & black bears browse the plants in winter & use the stands for shelter.

The Balsam Fir is a coniferous tree, & its cones start out a lovely dark purple, maturity to a grayish brown color. They typically measure 2 – 4” in length. The cones are popular decorative items. The wood is used in construction, to make furniture, & for pulp. The needles are used to fill pillows & sachets for their fragrance, & essential oils are extracted from needles to make a wide variety of products. Native American Indians have used the Balsam Fir for a number of medicinal uses going back thousands of years.

Being the most fragrant of all Christmas Tree varieties, The Balsam Fir remains one of the most popular & beloved. Quite simply put, they smell like Christmas in all of its magical glory & delight. The rich aroma is a clean & crisp, & refreshing & invigorating with piney & woodsy tones mixed with sweet & citrusy notes. Balsam Firs have an ideal shape, naturally growing in a desirable pyramidal form, & soft dark green needles. Like the closely related Fraser Fir, Balsam Firs are able to retain their needles for long period after being harvested, typically remaining for 5 – 6 weeks. Their sturdy branches will support oodles of ornaments, & their more elongated form makes a Balsam Fir an excellent choice for a small spaces.

For the qualities listed above (superior fragrance, lovely coloration, needle-retention, etc) the boughs of the Balsam Fir are an excellent & popular choice for the making of Christmas wreaths, garlands, swags, centerpieces, & other holiday décor.

 

* We also have Fraser Fir & Douglas Fir Tree seeds available in our store plus so much more! *

Additional Details:

All seeds will come in a resealable plastic zip lock bag with a label featuring a color photo of the plant, planting instructions, & details such as height, spacing, & light requirements for easy growing. If stored properly, your seeds can last for years! All seed packs contain fresh, 100% true named seeds - there are no fillers or other weeds or seeds mixed in. Many have been harvested by hand & all of our seeds have been tested for germination.

If you have any questions about shipping, ordering, or the plants themselves, please feel free to contact us through eBay messaging. We will be more than glad to answer any questions we can either from our own extensive gardening experience, or will do our best to try to find an answer for you. We value your business & friendship, & are always glad to help in any way we can.

Combined free shipping applies to an unlimited # of seed packs paid for together at checkout within the required payment time of 7 days after your last purchase has been made. 

International Buyers - Please check with your local customs office regarding regulations & allowances on plant seeds. I cannot be responsible for anything seized by customs or irradiated by your local post office. Please understand there are too many countries & too many types of seeds for me to be able to research every possibility. Shipments are sent First Class Mail International. You will be provided with a tracking # but please remember that international shipments take longer to arrive. 

We are pleased to now also offer USPS Priority Mail as an option for anyone needing expedited delivery.