Pick up the Balsam Hill Balsam Fir flip tree on the brand’s website. My 7.5-foot tree with clear lights retails for $1,699. Other style, size and light options range from $1,399 to $4,399.

In addition, the balsam fir is a valuable winter food for deer and moose, as well as many other small rodents. If a young tree can survive the first year, it may eventually grow to about 60 feet ...

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, ...

When perusing the Balsam Hill website, the 7.5-foot pre-lit Balsam Fir Flip Tree, which falls within the “Most Realistic” category, seemed absolutely perfect. My Tree Delivery ...

The balsam fir—a variety most commonly found in the Northeast and Great Lake states—tops the list of most fragrant Christmas trees. Per O’Connor, the balsam fir is widely known for its ...

If you’re willing to splurge for top-tier realism, ease of setup, and premium extras, the Balsam Hill BH Balsam Fir Flip Tree is worth every penny. Money is no object and you want the absolute best; ...

For an equal comparison, the 7.5-foot Balsam Hill Fraser fir flip tree with clear and multicolor lights is $1,999; without the flip function, it’s $1,499.

The most common tree in the state is abies balsamea, the balsam fir. "It's just everywhere,” said Robert Seymour, a professor of forestry at the University of Maine's School of Forest Resources.