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Abies balsamea is commonly known as the "Balsam Fir, Canada or Canadian Balsam, Canada Fir, Eastern Fir, White Fir", or "Bracted Balsam Fir". It is often confused with the Eastern Hemlock since their needles closely resemble each other. Balsam Fir needles, however, are longer and are attached to the twig with a small disc. The University of Guelph suggests thinking of the attachment point as a "ball" hence "Ball-sam". This species of conifer has 2-4 cm long needles that are flat and blunt with no narrow leaf stalk. Another distinquishing feature of the Balsam Fir is the distinctive point of the shape of the tree. Since this species holds onto its needles for a long time and has a wonderful scent, it is a popular Christmas tree. To distinquish the Balsam Fir from the Eastern Hemlock, look also at the bark. The Balsam Fir has a smooth trunk 50-70 in diameter. The Eastern Hemlock has a deep, furrowed bark reminiscent of a pine tree. The Balsam's bark also has resin blister pockets of sap. Cones are dark coloured and upright.
Balsam Fir - 1 New spring growth. Medium - 640 x 480 Right click on above image and chose "save as". Large - 3153 x 2365 - For the full-size resolution of this image click here.
Balsam Fir - 2 Medium - 640 x 480 Right click on above image and chose "save as". Large - 4608 x 3456 - For the full-size resolution of this image click here.
Balsam Fir - 3 Medium - 640 x 480 Right click on above image and chose "save as". Large - 4608 x 3456 - For the full-size resolution of this image click here.
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Fir Disks - 1 Medium - 640 x 480 Right click on above image and chose "save as". Large - 3204 x 2454 - For the full-size resolution of this image click here.
Did you know.... that the cones of the Balsam Fir are upright and erect, unlike the cones of the Eastern Hemlock? Cones are a purple-green colour and although they shed their seeds in the fall, the cones and their central stalks may remain on the branches for several years.
New Forest - 1 Medium - 640 x 480 Right click on above image and chose "save as". Large - 4213 x 3160 - For the full-size resolution of this image click here.
Balsam Fir are frequently found in mixed stands with other species. Below, we see the beginnings of a new forest after a mudslide devastated an established forest.
New Forest - 2 Medium - 640 x 480 Right click on above image and chose "save as". Large - 4608 x 3456 - For the full-size resolution of this image click here.
New Forest - 4 Medium - 640 x 480 Right click on above image and chose "save as". Large - 4608 x 3456 - For the full-size resolution of this image click here.
New Forest - 6 Medium - 640 x 480 Right click on above image and chose "save as". Large - 4608 x 3456 - For the full-size resolution of this image click here.
New Forest - 7 Medium - 640 x 480 Right click on above image and chose "save as". Large - 4608 x 3456 - For the full-size resolution of this image click here.
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