Canaan Fir (Abies balsamea)

$30.00

Add lush, evergreen structure and classic woodland charm to your property with native Canaan Fir. These established 3–4 ft containerized saplings feature strong root systems and adapt far better to heavier, wetter soils than traditional Fraser or Balsam firs.

Aesthetics & Form

  • Year-Round Greenery: Rich, dark green needles feature attractive silvery-white undersides, creating a soft, shimmering texture in the wind.

  • Classic Shape: Naturally forms a dense, symmetrical pyramidal canopy with minimal pruning required.

  • Fragrance: Releases a clean, balsam-evergreen scent when foliage is brushed or crushed.

Wildlife & Ecological Value

  • Winter Shelter: Dense evergreen branching offers crucial thermal cover, wind protection, and roosting space for songbirds, owls, and small mammals during harsh winter months.

  • Forage & Seeds: Small seeds within upright cones feed chickadees, nuthatches, finches, and squirrels.

  • Lepidoptera Host: Acts as a larval host for native moth species, supporting local insectivorous birds and forest biodiversity.

Quick Planting Guide

  • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade (full sun produces the densest growth).

  • Soil: Highly adaptable; thrives in moist, well-drained loams, but tolerates cooler, heavier, and wetter soils better than Fraser fir. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

  • Spacing: Space 8–12 ft apart for windbreaks or privacy screens; plant 15–20 ft apart for standalone specimen trees.

  • Establishment: Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot. Keep soil consistently moist, especially during hot summer stretches while roots establish.

If you are interested in 5 or more, please contact Angie at angie@lickinglandtrust.org or 740-587-4104.

Locally grown by Raccoon Creek Farms. Proceeds support the Licking Land Trust & Pollinator Pathway

PRE-ORDER. Trees will be available for pickup on Saturday, October 24 from 8:30 - 12 noon at the Granville Farmers Market at Raccoon Valley Park | 1225 River Rd | Granville, OH 43023. OR Sunday, October 11 at Raccoon Creek Farms (3351 Raccoon Valley Road, Granville, OH 43023) between 9 am and 3 p.m

Add lush, evergreen structure and classic woodland charm to your property with native Canaan Fir. These established 3–4 ft containerized saplings feature strong root systems and adapt far better to heavier, wetter soils than traditional Fraser or Balsam firs.

Aesthetics & Form

  • Year-Round Greenery: Rich, dark green needles feature attractive silvery-white undersides, creating a soft, shimmering texture in the wind.

  • Classic Shape: Naturally forms a dense, symmetrical pyramidal canopy with minimal pruning required.

  • Fragrance: Releases a clean, balsam-evergreen scent when foliage is brushed or crushed.

Wildlife & Ecological Value

  • Winter Shelter: Dense evergreen branching offers crucial thermal cover, wind protection, and roosting space for songbirds, owls, and small mammals during harsh winter months.

  • Forage & Seeds: Small seeds within upright cones feed chickadees, nuthatches, finches, and squirrels.

  • Lepidoptera Host: Acts as a larval host for native moth species, supporting local insectivorous birds and forest biodiversity.

Quick Planting Guide

  • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade (full sun produces the densest growth).

  • Soil: Highly adaptable; thrives in moist, well-drained loams, but tolerates cooler, heavier, and wetter soils better than Fraser fir. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

  • Spacing: Space 8–12 ft apart for windbreaks or privacy screens; plant 15–20 ft apart for standalone specimen trees.

  • Establishment: Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot. Keep soil consistently moist, especially during hot summer stretches while roots establish.

If you are interested in 5 or more, please contact Angie at angie@lickinglandtrust.org or 740-587-4104.

Locally grown by Raccoon Creek Farms. Proceeds support the Licking Land Trust & Pollinator Pathway

PRE-ORDER. Trees will be available for pickup on Saturday, October 24 from 8:30 - 12 noon at the Granville Farmers Market at Raccoon Valley Park | 1225 River Rd | Granville, OH 43023. OR Sunday, October 11 at Raccoon Creek Farms (3351 Raccoon Valley Road, Granville, OH 43023) between 9 am and 3 p.m