Additional Information about the Fraser Fir Christmas Tree
Fraser FirAbies fraseri dark green, flattened
needles; to 1 inch long; good needle retention; nice scent; pyramid-shaped
strong branches which turn upward. Named for a botanist, John Fraser, who
explored the southern Appalachians in the late 1700s.
Leaf: Similar to balsam fir, needles are shiny above and silvery below. They
are 3/4 to one inch long, blunt or notched at the end.
Flower: Monoecious; males yellow to purple; females in upper crown,
inconspicuous, reddish-brown to yellow-brown.
Fruit: Cones are upright, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches long, cylindrical, green to
purple, with pointed, toothed bracts protruding from the cone scales. Cones are
deciduous with seed dispersal in October to November.
Twig: Yellow-green, later turning gray. Leaf scars are flat and rounded.
Bark: Dull green to gray, smooth except for resin blisters, later becoming
scaly.
Form: Fraser fir is a small to medium-size tree with a narrow, spire-like
crown.
Benefits of Artificial Fraser Fir Christmas Trees
Artificial Fraser Fir Christmas trees last longer than real
trees.
Artificial Fraser Fir Christmas trees are safer than real trees
because they are not a fire hazard.
Studies show that plastic artificial Fraser Fir Christmas trees
are thrown out after ten years.
There is no hassle in buying artificial Fraser Fir Christmas trees &
wreaths because they are found in many shops around Fraser Fir Christmas.
Artificial Fraser Fir Christmas trees can be decorated with
tinsel or foliage coloured tinsel.
Artificial Fraser Fir Christmas trees are generally inexpensive,
because they are made out of cheap inexpensive materials whereas many cheaper
live trees are of poor quality as well as they deteriorate quickly. Shop around
to find a tree that you like within your price limit!
Artificial Fraser Fir Christmas trees don't litter the floor with
pine needles like real trees do.
Artificial Fraser Fir Christmas trees don't bother you if you
don't like the smell of pine or have allergies.
If you happen to like the smell of pine you can buy a special pine spray for
your artificial Fraser Fir Christmas trees.
Artificial Fraser Fir Christmas trees can't rot like real trees
can.
Artificial Fraser Fir Christmas trees are easy to assemble and
easy to store away.
Artificial Fraser Fir Christmas trees don't weigh much.
Artificial Fraser Fir Christmas trees are easy to decorate.
Artificial Fraser Fir Christmas trees needles do not shed.
Artificial Fraser Fir Christmas trees have a fuller, more
luxurious look.
Artificial Fraser Fir Christmas trees are more economical,
lasting for years.
Artificial Fraser Fir Christmas trees are more convenient to
select than a live tree.
Artificial Fraser Fir Christmas trees can be set up earlier and
left up longer for a longer holiday.
Buying an artificial tree prevents cutting down a live tree, which is more
ecologically sound.
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