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Types of REAL Christmas Trees
The Pacific Northwest is home to many species of real Christmas
trees, which come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit all
holiday travel schedules and traditions. Below are three of the
most common types of trees that are grown in the Pacific Northwest.
These species can be found in all different sizes – from
shorter tabletop versions for a small room or apartment to 10
footers for large spaces.
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DOUGLAS
FIR:
These soft needles are dark green-blue in color and are approximately
1 - 1/4 inches in length. The Douglas Fir needles radiate
in all directions from the branch. When crushed, these needles
have a sweet fragrance. Nationally, it remains one of the
most popular Christmas trees species. |
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NOBLE
FIR: These needles turn upward, exposing the
lower branches. Known for its beauty, the noble fir is a hearty,
long-lasting species, and its stiff branches make it a good
tree for heavy ornaments. The species is growing in popularity
and is also widely used in the greenery business to make wreaths,
door swags, garland and other Christmas products. |
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GRAND
FIR:
The grand fir is one of the tallest firs, reaching heights
of 300 feet. It is easily distinguished from other Pacific
Northwest firs by its sprays of lustrous needles in two distinct
rows that are usually horizontally spread so that both the
upper and lower sides of the branches are clearly visible.
The needles are 1 to 1 1/2 inches long with glossy, dark-green
tops. |
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FRASER
FIR:
This fir has needles that are a short, lustrous dark green
and slightly twisted at their bases. It is strong and durable,
and has tiered branches. |
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SCOTCH
PINE:
Short, stiff and twisted needles with a blue-green cast cover
this pine, which is very dense and bushy. Plantation grown
and nurtured using modern techniques, this species is the
hardiest Christmas tree grown and one of the most popular. |
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