The ancient seed, which measures about 2 centimeters ... may have been used as a rootstock needed to grow the Judean balsam tree. But the balsam tree is believed to have disappeared from the ...

Learn more Can an artificial tree ever really rival the real deal? Not really, but Balsam Hill makes the closest I've seen. The trees can cost well over $1,000 but come bursting with tons of ...

It is hoped volunteers can help remove the balsam before the plant flowers in July and August and the seeds are scattered ... Around 130,000 trees have been planted at the Smithills Estate since ...