Q.What Zones Do Balsam Trees Grow?
I live in zone 6 in Orange County. Do you think balsam trees will grow OK here?

GKH_Susan
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Answered on August 30, 2026
Yes, 6 is the higher end of the hardiness zone. These articles should help:
https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/forestry/iowa_trees/trees/balsam_fir.html
https://extension.unh.edu/blog/2023/05/balsam-fir
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fir/balsam-fir-tree-care.htm
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