Balsam fir is one of the most popular Christmas tree varieties sold in New England. They are the first tree I ever loved. I loved their piney smell and soft, rounded needles. I remember going with my ...

Many of us are getting ready to go pick out a Christmas tree, and if you're anything like me, you'll be looking for a balsam fir (Abies balsamea). This tree has been used as a Christmas decoration for ...

Every year, my husband and I cut a Christmas tree on family land. We look for a young balsam fir growing in the power line right-of-way or in a forest clearing. Fir is our favorite type of Christmas ...