Root Winter Balsam 3-Wick Beeswax-Blend Candle 12 oz — Essential Oil Scent, Up to 50-Hour Burn

Root Candles Winter Balsam is a 12-ounce, three-wick glass candle made in the USA from a beeswax-based natural wax blend fragranced with essential oils for up to 50 hours of clean, aromatic burn.

Hand-poured in Medina, Ohio by a family-owned maker with more than a century of experience, this three-wick candle pairs traditional craftsmanship with modern quality testing. Root's proprietary beeswax blend omits paraffin and petroleum-based waxes, and uses lead-free cotton wicks to reduce soot and ensure a more stable flame. The Winter Balsam scent layers green Canadian fir needle with bright citrus top notes to create a holiday-forward fragrance that fills medium to large rooms without overpowering them.

How strong is the fragrance and how long will it last?

The Winter Balsam fragrance is designed for steady, room-filling scent rather than a sharp, perfumed hit. With three cotton wicks and carefully measured essential oils, the candle maintains consistent fragrance throw through most of its life.

• Up to 50 hours of burn time from the 12-ounce vessel
• Three wicks for even melt-pool and better scent diffusion
• Essential oil blend focusing on fir needle and green citrus for a natural aroma

What materials and safety testing matter for this candle?

Root uses a beeswax-forward blend and natural cotton wicks to limit soot and promote cleaner burning compared with paraffin candles. The company conducts daily test burns and follows ASTM safety standards to monitor flame behavior, emissions, and burn performance across batches.

• Beeswax-based blend with no paraffin or petroleum-derived waxes
• 100% natural, lead-free cotton wicks manufactured in-house
• Daily quality checks for fragrance throw, soot, and burn stability

How should I use and care for the Root Winter Balsam candle?

For an even burn and longer lifespan, keep the melt pool full to the glass edge on the first light and trim wicks to 1/4 inch before relighting. Place on a heat-resistant surface and avoid drafts to preserve fragrance and prevent uneven burning.

• Trim wicks to 1/4" between uses to control flame and soot
• Allow full melt pool on first burn to prevent tunneling
• Keep away from drafts, children, and pets; use on a heat-safe surface

What makes Root’s production and heritage different?

Root Candles traces back to 1869 and remains family-run on the same property in Ohio, blending handcraft techniques with modern production controls. That long history supports daily testing routines and color matching to ensure consistent quality across each batch.

• Made in the USA by a five-generation candlemaker
• Combines traditional handcrafting with automation and rigorous testing
• Stringent color and fragrance checks for batch consistency

Who is this for? Root Winter Balsam is aimed at shoppers who want a premium, naturally formulated holiday candle with a strong heritage pedigree — ideal for people who prefer fewer synthetic ingredients, those gifting a classic seasonal scent, and anyone who values clean burn performance and American-made goods.