Known for its beauty, the noble fir has a long keep ability, and its stiff branches make it a good tree for heavy ornaments, as well as providing excellent greenery for wreaths and garland.
What is the difference between noble fir and Douglas fir?
The Douglas Fir is a very full and bushy tree, the branches are a lot weaker then the noble fir but it has short green needles, and has a strong fragrance, it is a cheap alternative to a noble fir. The Noble Fir Christmas tree is known for thick sturdy branches, with slightly prickly needles and a slight blueish tint.
Why are noble firs more expensive?
Cons: Noble fir is not as widely available as Fraser and Douglas firs, but it's among the most expensive choices when it is. Mainly grown in the Pacific Northwest, its otherwise long "shelf life" can be reduced due to the early cutting required to ship that extra distance.
Which type of Christmas tree lasts longest?
Fraser Fir
Where can I find noble fir?
And because of its quality and strength, the wood of the noble fir is valued over the wood of other true firs. A subalpine tree, it is found in the Cascade Range and the Coast Ranges of the Pacific Northwest of Washington and Oregon and in southwestern Canada.
Where can fir trees be found?
Firs (Abies) are a genus of 48–56 species of evergreen coniferous trees in the family Pinaceae. They are found through much of North and Central America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa, occurring in mountains over most of the range.
Can you grow a noble fir?
Noble fir growing is limited to U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 and 6. Planting a noble fir tree works better if you live between 1,000 and 5,000 (305 and 1524 m.) feet in elevation. Noble fir growing at lower altitudes can get root rot.
Which is better Fraser or noble fir?
The Noble fir has excellent needle retention and when properly cared for, a long lifespan in the home. The Fraser fir is an elegant tree. Its fragrance, full shape, strong branches, unique coloring and ability to retain its needles throughout the Holiday season make it an excellent choice as a Christmas tree.Dec 5, 2017
Which artificial tree is most realistic?
Compared with National Tree's Downswept Douglas Fir, Balsam Hill's 7.5-foot Fraser Fir Flip Tree Color + Clear LED has a higher number and a greater proportion of realistic branches, which makes it appear more lifelike especially from across a room.