The Balsam Fir is a medium-sized evergreen conifer with flat, fragrant needles and upright purple-blue cones. It is a dominant tree of the boreal forest and northern hardwood zones, thriving in cool, moist climates. Its dense branches provide critical shelter for moose, white-tailed deer, and a variety of birds during winter.
Habitat
Boreal and northern mixed forests, cool moist slopes
Diet
Browsed by moose and deer; seeds eaten by red squirrels and crossbills
How common
Common
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