Developed by an internationally recognized federal genetics laboratory, this is the tree that the Xmas tree growers have long sought - a balsam fir with almost total resistance to late spring frosts, combined with faster growth and a denser crown and foliage than conventional balsam fir. Unlike other available balsam fir, our Provenance 70 rarely will be injured by late spring frosts.
Balsam fir, which resembles its close relative Fraser fir, is one of the most desired Christmas trees on the market. Like its relative, balsam fir commands a premium price in the cut Xmas tree market - but balsam fir is more tolerant of wet soils, heat, and other stresses than Fraser fir. For decades, balsam fir has remained the #1 source for boughs for holiday wreaths and roping, a high profit potential!! Demand for balsam fir by Xmas tree buyers continues to grow - making our Provenance 70 exclusive an excellent choice for first-time and experienced growers alike.
Balsam Fir - Provenance 70
Best performance of 100 provinces taken from the United States and Canada in height, growth, frost damage, and phenology of shoot elongation. Studies were done through the Northern Institute of Forest Genetics Forestry Science Laboratory of the US Forest service and the University of Wisconsin supported by the Hatch Project No. C1826
Late flushing frost resistance, denser crown and foliage, and faster growth.
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