Walled Garden Tree Trail
Throughout the 20th century the Russell family collected a variety of specimen trees to display in their walled garden.
Scan the QR codes on the plaques to learn about each species.
Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea)
Often used as a Christmas tree
- The balsam fir is native to North America, where multiple indigenous communities used it for medicinal purposes, including as a disinfectant and as a cold remedy.
- The balsam fir is threatened by pests and parasites including the eastern spruce budworm in North America and red heart rot in eastern Canada.
- Balsam firs grow in very cold climates, including mountain tops, and can survive temperatures as low as -45 degrees Celsius.
