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 tree because of its delightful, pungent fragrance. While Christmas tree farmers cultivate a variety of fir species, balsam fir is the only type of fir native to northern New England. Balsam fir can be distinguished from other conifers by its pointed, spire-like crown and flat, dark green needles, which are 3/4-in … (read more)
