Native Plants

Balsam Fir

Abies balsamea
Location

Native to

14830 Change
Type
Evergreen, Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Seeds

Balsam Fir, otherwise known as Blister Pine and Northern Basalm, is an evergreen tree that grows to a height of 45 to 75 feet and a spread of 20 to 25 feet at maturity. It yields cones 2 to 4 inches in length and seed crops that occur at 2 to 4 year intervals. The needle foliage is browsed by wildlife including deer, while the seeds and buds are a good food source for birds. Balsam Fir is slow-growing, doing best in full sun to partial shade and rich, moist, well-drained soils.

May Attract

Balsam Fir is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Finches
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers
Family
Wrens

Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters

These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services

In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.

Audubon New York

P.O. Box 188, Albany, NY 12201

audubonny@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Native plant sales

Local & Regional Resources

Local and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.

Cornell Botanic Gardens

124 Comstock Knoll Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850

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Local Nurseries

Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.

USDA Plant Materials Center (Big Flats)

3266-A State Route 352, Corning, NY 14830

(607) 562-8404

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The Plantsmen Nursery

482 Peruville Road, Groton, NY 13073

(607) 533-7193

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Amanda's Garden

8030 Story Road, Danville, NY 14437

(585) 750-6288

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Online Nurseries

Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.

KMS Native Plants (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

104 Main Avenue, Lake Grove, NY 11755

(631) 848-2178

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Dropseed Native Landscapes (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565

(516) 524-8711

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Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Chemung Valley Audubon Society.
PO Box 663, Elmira, NY 14902
| cvaudubon@gmail.com
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Nuthatches
Vireos
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Mockingbirds & Thrashers
Nuthatches
Sparrows
+11

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Mockingbirds & Thrashers
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SHRUBS / TREES

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Woodpeckers
Vireos
Wrens
+10

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Vireos
Wrens
Crows & Jays
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