Canaan Fir
Botanical Name: Abies Balsamea var Phanerolepis
Hardiness Zones: 4-6
Mature Height: 40-55'
Growth Rate: Medium
Seed Source: West Virginia
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36mm Jiffy PlugAvailable: 0 - 50mm Jiffy PlugAvailable: 0
- Plug+1 Husky Bare RootAvailable: 0
- Plug+2 Jumbo Husky Bare RootAvailable: 0
- Plastic GallonAvailable: 0
- Plantable Peat QuartAvailable: 0
- Plantable Peat GallonAvailable: 0
36mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCAAG361Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| 2.75 | 1.60 | 2.37 | 1.99 | $1.78 | 1.47 | 1.99 | |
| FCAAG361Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| 2.86 | 1.71 | 2.48 | 2.10 | $1.89 | 1.58 | 2.10 | |
| FCAAG361Y06 | 1 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 2.97 | 1.82 | 2.59 | 2.21 | $2.00 | 1.69 | 2.21 | |
| FCAAG361Y09 | 1 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 3.08 | 1.93 | 2.70 | 2.32 | $2.11 | 1.80 | 2.32 | |
50mm Jiffy Plug
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCAAG501Y01 | 1 Y | 1 - 3" |
| 4.55 | 2.69 | 3.93 | 3.31 | $2.87 | 2.49 | 3.31 | |
| FCAAG501Y03 | 1 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| 4.66 | 2.80 | 4.04 | 3.42 | $2.98 | 2.60 | 3.42 | |
| FCAAG502Y01 | 2 Y | 1 - 3" |
| 4.67 | 2.81 | 4.05 | 3.43 | $3.02 | 2.61 | 3.43 | |
| FCAAG502Y03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| 4.78 | 2.92 | 4.16 | 3.54 | $3.13 | 2.72 | 3.54 | |
| FCAAG502Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 4.89 | 3.03 | 4.27 | 3.65 | $3.24 | 2.83 | 3.65 | |
| FCAAG502Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 5.00 | 3.14 | 4.38 | 3.76 | $3.35 | 2.94 | 3.76 | |
| FCAAG502Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 5.11 | 3.25 | 4.49 | 3.87 | $3.46 | 3.05 | 3.87 | |
Plug+1 Husky Bare Root
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCAHX03 | 2 Y | 3 – 6″ |
| 4.49 | 2.55 | 3.80 | 3.35 | $2.84 | 2.32 | 3.35 | |
| FCAHX06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 4.60 | 2.66 | 3.91 | 3.46 | $2.95 | 2.43 | 3.46 | |
| FCAHX09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 4.71 | 2.77 | 4.02 | 3.57 | $3.06 | 2.54 | 3.57 | |
| FCAHX12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 4.82 | 2.88 | 4.13 | 3.68 | $3.17 | 2.65 | 3.68 | |
Plug+2 Jumbo Husky Bare Root
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCAJX06 | 3 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 5.54 | 3.18 | 4.70 | 4.15 | $3.47 | 2.90 | 4.15 | |
| FCAJX09 | 3 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 5.65 | 3.29 | 4.81 | 4.26 | $3.58 | 3.01 | 4.26 | |
| FCAJX12 | 3 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 5.76 | 3.40 | 4.92 | 4.37 | $3.69 | 3.12 | 4.37 | |
| FCAJX15 | 3 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| 5.87 | 3.51 | 5.03 | 4.48 | $3.80 | 3.23 | 4.48 | |
| FCAJX18 | 3 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| 5.98 | 3.62 | 5.14 | 4.59 | $3.91 | 3.34 | 4.59 | |
| FCAJX24 | 3 Y | 24 – 36″ |
| 6.09 | 3.73 | 5.25 | 4.70 | $4.02 | 3.45 | 4.70 | |
Plastic Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCAPL1Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 6.16 | 4.89 | 5.53 | 5.21 | $5.33 | 4.76 | 5.21 | |
| FCAPL1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 6.27 | 5.00 | 5.64 | 5.32 | $5.44 | 4.87 | 5.32 | |
| FCAPL1Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 6.38 | 5.11 | 5.75 | 5.43 | $5.55 | 4.98 | 5.43 | |
| FCAPL2Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 6.39 | 5.12 | 5.76 | 5.44 | $5.59 | 4.99 | 5.44 | |
| FCAPL2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 6.50 | 5.23 | 5.87 | 5.55 | $5.70 | 5.10 | 5.55 | |
| FCAPL2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| 6.61 | 5.34 | 5.98 | 5.66 | $5.81 | 5.21 | 5.66 | |
| FCAPL2Y18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| 6.72 | 5.45 | 6.09 | 5.77 | $5.92 | 5.32 | 5.77 | |
Plantable Peat Quart
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCAPQ1Y06 | 2 Y | 6 – 9″ |
| 5.08 | 3.66 | 4.44 | 4.11 | $3.99 | 3.53 | 4.11 | |
| FCAPQ1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 5.19 | 3.77 | 4.55 | 4.22 | $4.10 | 3.64 | 4.22 | |
| FCAPQ1Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 5.30 | 3.88 | 4.66 | 4.33 | $4.21 | 3.75 | 4.33 | |
| FCAPQ2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 5.42 | 4.00 | 4.78 | 4.45 | $4.36 | 3.87 | 4.45 | |
| FCAPQ2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| 5.53 | 4.11 | 4.89 | 4.56 | $4.47 | 3.98 | 4.56 | |
| FCAPQ2Y18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| 5.64 | 4.22 | 5.00 | 4.67 | $4.58 | 4.09 | 4.67 | |
Plantable Peat Gallon
| Item # | Age | Height | Available | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCAPG1Y09 | 2 Y | 9 – 12″ |
| 6.62 | 5.28 | 5.95 | 5.62 | $5.72 | 5.15 | 5.62 | |
| FCAPG2Y12 | 2 Y | 12 – 15″ |
| 6.85 | 5.51 | 6.18 | 5.85 | $5.98 | 5.38 | 5.85 | |
| FCAPG2Y15 | 2 Y | 15 – 18″ |
| 6.96 | 5.62 | 6.29 | 5.96 | $6.09 | 5.49 | 5.96 | |
| FCAPG2Y18 | 2 Y | 18 – 24″ |
| 7.07 | 5.73 | 6.40 | 6.07 | $6.20 | 5.60 | 6.07 | |
Notes
Canaan Fir is often compared to Fraser and Balsam Fir when it comes to its growing pattern and style. Positively, Canaan Fir has excellent needle retention.
Uses
Canaan Fir trees are typically used for windbreak, christmas trees, and landscaping purposes.
Wildlife Value
This tree is known to offer nesting and shelter areas during the winter for many birds and mammals. It also produces seed that acts a food source for birds and squirrels alike.
History & Lore
The name ‘Canaan Fir’ comes from the Canaan Valley northeast of Elkins, West Virginia.
Hardiness Zones
4-6
Tree Type
Conifer
Tree Subtype
Fir
Mature Height
40-55'
Mature Spread
25'
Growth Rate
Medium
Seed Source
West Virginia
Sun Preference
Full sun, part shade
Soil PH Range
5.5-6.5
Soil Preference
Well drained, slope soil
Tolerant
Drought
Intolerant
Urban pollution
Diseases
Pests
Spider mites, balsam wooly, deer, balsam twig
