Physical Description
The Balsam Fir is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can grow up to 80 feet (24 meters) tall. It has a symmetrical, conical shape, with dense, aromatic needles and smooth gray bark that becomes rough with age. It produces small purple cones that turn brown as they mature.
Environmental Concerns
The Balsam Fir is facing threats from habitat loss, logging, and climate change, which is altering the tree’s northern forest range. Pests like the Balsam Woolly Adelgid also pose a danger to the species.
Other Information
Balsam Firs are often used as Christmas trees due to their shape and pleasant fragrance. Efforts to preserve this tree include sustainable forestry practices and pest management programs.
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