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The Fraser Fir is an elegant fir tree. Originally a native
of North Carolina and closely related to the Balsam Fir,
this tree has a deep lush green color with soft silvery
needles. The Fraser is a great ornamental Christmas tree
because of its density and compactness. Its fragrance, appearance,
strong branches and ability to retain its needles for the
Christmas season when cut make it an excellent choice for
this purpose. The combination of form, needle retention,
dark blue-green color, pleasant scent and excellent shipping
characteristics has led to Fraser Fir to being a very popular
Christmas tree species.
Fun Fact: In the past, it was also
sometimes known as "she-balsam" because
resin could be "milked" from its bark blisters,
in contrast to the "he balsam" (Red Spruce) which
could not be milked. |