Balsam Fir vs Grand Fir - TreeTime.ca

Balsam Fir vs Grand Fir

Abies grandis

Abies balsamea

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Grand Fir
Balsam Fir

Grand Fir is a large, coniferous evergreen native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. Closely related to the White Fir, this tree has glossy green, needle-like leaves with notched ends. A tall, majestic tree, Grand Fir grows best in drier climates.

We currently have no plans to produce the Grand Fir. However, you will find that we are producing a number of quality alternatives.

Balsam Fir - best known as a "Christmas tree" - doesn't just look great in living rooms; it's a terrific tree for your yard too!

This fir grows tall and narrow. Balsam Fir is cold hardy, shade tolerant, and will thrive in most soil types and moisture levels.

Grand Fir Quick Facts

Balsam Fir Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $7.99
Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 39 m (130 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: any
Light: any
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Fall colour: green
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: BC
Native to: AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, PE
Other Names: giant fir, great silver fir, lowland white fir, oregon fir, vancouver fir, western white fir
Other Names: balm of gilead, blister fir, canada balsam, eastern fir, fir-balsam