Top 4 Types of Christmas Trees #2: Balsam Fir

What is a Balsam Fir?

Native to the Great Lakes region and Northeastern North America, the Balsam Fir is a short-needled tree with superb fragrance. 

What does it look like?

Balsam firs are traditional dark green trees that provide an excellent backdrop for both trim and ornaments.

Appearance: While Firs provide sturdiness for ornaments, the fullness of a Balsam works well to fill in any gaps if you decorate with a chosen few ornaments. The main selling point of Balsams is usually their scent!

How does it smell?

Balsam Firs have the best, strongest fragrance to fill your home with the scent of Christmas throughout the holiday season.

Fragrance: Expect guests to comment on the fresh Christmas smell when they come to visit!

How should I decorate it?

Balsam firs have stronger branches than pine varieties, so you can decorate them with any standard-weight ornaments. Balsam firs are fuller than Fraser firs, so note that ornaments hung further in the tree might not be visible, but creating layers of holiday lights will make this tree glow stunningly!