Taylor County Land Conservation
Balsam Fir
Balsam Fir
All prices include applicable sales taxes.
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Each bundle contains 25 seedlings.
Scientific Name: Abies balsamea
Mature Height: 40-60 feet
Mature Spread: up to 20 feet
Hardiness: Zones 3-5
Soil: Well-drained acidic, moist soil
Light: Full to partial sun. More shade tolerant than other firs.
Growth Rate: Slow
Additional Information: A traditional Christmas tree with excellent fragrance and good needle retention. Cold hardy. Also excellent for windbreaks and as a shelter and food source for wildlife. Needles contain vitamin C and are edible as is or used as a tea.
Estimated Seedling Size: 2-3 transplants, 12-18”
Photo credit: Wheeler's Laura's Lane Nursery
Pick-up in late April/early May
Pick-up in late April/early May
Seedling orders must be picked up in person in late April or early May in Medford or Phillips, Wisconsin. Taylor County LCD does not ship trees, shrubs or planting products to individual customers.
The exact pick-up dates will be sent out in early April by email and/or USPS mail. The tree pick-up schedule has typically been on a Thursday, 3-6 p.m. and Friday, 8-11 a.m., for Medford orders and Friday from 8:30-11 a.m. for Phillips orders. If you are unable to pick up your order during those days/times, you may send another person to the pick-up or contact the Taylor County LCD at 715-748-1469 to make other arrangements.
