Balsam Fir Christmas Tree Selection
All trees have the wonderful aroma the Balsam fir is famous for and a rich, dark green color. We can easily combine different heights and grades to make custom orders in whatever combination our customers require.
- Our trees are divided into three grades:
- NS Select (US Premium)
- NS Fancy (US #1)
- NS Choice (US #2)
- Each grade has three height classes:
- 4 to 6 feet
- 6 to 8 feet
- 8 to 10 feet
Grading Table
| Grades: | NS Select (US Premium) |
NS Fancy (US #2) |
NS Choice (US #3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density: | Heavy | Medium to Heavy | Light to Medium |
| Taper: | Minimum 40% Maximum 100% |
Minimum 40% Maximum 100% |
Minimum 40% Maximum 100% |
| Balance: | Well shaped; at least four complete faces | Well shaped; at least three complete faces | Well shaped; at least three complete faces |
| Foliage: | Fresh, healthy, clean | Fresh, healthy, clean | Fresh, healthy, clean |
| Minor Defects: | Not more than 2 | Not more than 2 | Not more than 2 |