This is the southern cousin to the balsam fir which originated from North Carolina. It is similar to the balsam fir except it is less fragrant, and its needle retention is a little better. The white fir is relatively new to our area. It's much more popular out West. The needles are more upright and are soft to touch.
Color is usually a very nice blue-green.
Needle retention is fair to good, but it is not as fragrant as the balsam fir. It is one of the most popular trees throughout the United States. Its claim to fame is its excellent needle retention. Due to demand and difficulty in growing in the East, this tree can be one of the more expensive ones. Probably one of the more popular pine trees of choice.