Fraser Fir Xmas Tree

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Fraser fir xmas tree. Abies fraseri occupies a very restricted native range in higher locations in the southern appalachian mountains acid rain and the woolly adelgid are taking a direct and high toll on naturally occurring stands of fraser fir. Fraser fir is a uniformly pyramid shaped tree which reaches a maximum height of about 80 feet and a diameter of 1 1 5 feet. Fraser knoll is a family owned business started by fred and dot wagoner. The most popular christmas tree species in the country these days the fraser fir is actually a subspecies of the balsam fir though they don t grow in the same places.

Fraser fir trees is the most popular christmas tree on the east coast. Read on for tips on fraser fir tree care. Fred started in the christmas tree business in 1939. The equipment and supplies business known as fraser knoll was started in 1979.

The fraser fir is a high altitude conifer tree related to the northern balsam fir. The fralsam fir is a hybrid cross between the fraser and balsam and was developed on our tree farm. Red spruce often associated with fraser fir is called he balsam and lacks the distinctive blisters. National tree company pre lit jersey fraser fir christmas tree with dual color led lights.

The fraser fir is an endangered species. Threats include climate change balsam woolly adelgid and destruction of trees for christmas trees and timber. Their son tommy wagoner has recently joined the business. National tree company 7 foot 6 inch natural fraser fir pre lit slim christmas tree w clear lights.

Cool springs nursery specializes in fraser fir trees because of our location we live work and play in the mountains of north carolina and tennessee which are the only places that the fraser fir tree will grow naturally. Locally fraser fir is known as she balsam because of the resin filled blisters on the tree s trunk. For these reasons it is endangered in its native habitat. Weir tree farms has been a family owned and operated christmas tree farm since 1945.

Fraser firs abies fraseri are native to the higher elevations of the southern appalachian mountains. Although not important as a source of timber fraser fir is widely used as a christmas tree. We ve seen much more expensive trees that. National tree company s 7 5 foot feel real downswept douglas fir with dual color leds pedd1 d12 75 is our pick among artificial christmas trees.

The korean x balsam fir is a hybrid cross between the balsam and korean that. Wholesale fraser fir christmas trees.