Canaan Fir Live Tree, Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis, 1 Gallon Potted Evergreen Conifer, Fragrant Christmas Tree, Woodland Tree

Bring the beauty and fragrance of a classic fir tree to your landscape with Canaan Fir (Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis). This attractive evergreen combines the strong, symmetrical shape and green-blue needles associated with Fraser Fir with the pleasant fragrance of Balsam Fir.

Canaan Fir is especially valued as a Christmas tree because of its excellent needle retention. It also makes a beautiful addition to woodland plantings, meadow edges, screening, and other landscape settings.

Plant Details

• Common name: Canaan Fir

• Botanical name: Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis

• Container size: 1 gallon

• Plant type: Evergreen conifer

• USDA hardiness zones: 4–7

• Growth rate: Approximately 12–24 inches per year once established

• Mature height: Approximately 45–55 feet

• Mature spread: Approximately 15–25 feet

• Foliage: Attractive green-blue needles

• Fragrance: Pleasant, Balsam-like fragrance

Why Grow Canaan Fir?

Canaan Fir offers several desirable characteristics:

• Christmas tree appeal: Excellent needle retention makes it a popular Christmas tree choice.

• Attractive appearance: Strong, well-shaped growth with green-blue evergreen needles.

• Pleasant fragrance: Enjoy the familiar fragrance associated with Balsam Fir.

• Late spring bud break: New growth emerges later, making the tree less likely to be affected by late spring frost than Fraser or Balsam Fir, according to the grower's description.

• Versatile landscape use: Suitable for screening, woodland plantings, meadow areas, and other appropriate landscape settings.

Growing Information

• USDA Zones: 4–7

• Soil preference: Loamy and sandy soils

• Growth: Approximately 12–24 inches annually once established

• Site selection: Choose a suitable location with room for the tree's mature height and spread.

Important Location Note: Canaan Fir is not tolerant of urban pollution. Avoid planting in heavily polluted urban environments.

Mature Size

Canaan Fir can eventually reach approximately 45–55 feet tall with a spread of 15–25 feet. Allow adequate space when selecting a planting location.

Shipping Information

• Supplied in a 1-gallon container.

• Free shipping is included to most locations.

• Additional freight charges may apply for shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, and remote locations.

All plants are inspected for quality before shipment. Please contact us upon arrival if you have any concerns about your plant's condition. If you have questions before ordering, send us a message.

Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery.

Please remember that the mature dimensions and annual growth rate describe an established tree under suitable growing conditions, not the size of the plant being shipped.