Balsam Fir

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.