Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea)
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Scientific Name: Abies balsamea — Balsam Fir.
Native Home: Canada and the northeastern United States.
Height: Usually 45–75 ft (14–23 m).
Lifespan: Around 150–200 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Used for light construction, pulp, and paper.
Harvesting: Mature trees are harvested for timber and Christmas trees.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 40–70 years.
Products: Timber, paper pulp, Christmas trees, and balsam fir essential oil.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Indigenous peoples used its resin for traditional remedies and its branches for bedding.
Global Spread: Native to northeastern North America and widely grown for Christmas tree production.
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