| Name | Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea) |
| Type | Softwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as fir, Canadian fir, eastern fir, and bracted balsam fir. |
| Sources | Grows in eastern half of United States and Canada. |
| Appearance | Straight and even grained with a medium to fine texture. Creamy white to pale brown color, heartwood indistinguishable from sapwood. |
| Physical Props | Light and soft with low strength, shock resistance, and decay resistance. |
| Working Props | Works fairly easily with hand or machine tools. Glues, screws, nails, stains, paints, and varnishes well. |
| Uses | Used primarily for general construction, as well as boxes, crates, sash, doors, trim, plywood, and pulpwood. |
