Quick answer: Balsam fir (Abies balsamea) is native to 2 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained, acid, moist, cool |
| Bloom | Sep-Nov |
| Height | Up to 75 ft |
| Wildlife value | Songbirds/squirrels eat seed; deer/moose browse foliage in winter |
Invasive / regulated
none noted; susceptible to spruce budworm, woolly aphid, canker diseases, deer browsing; resistant to gypsy moth
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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