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  1. Fraser Fir Christmas tree farms near you in New Jersey, NJ. Filter by sub-region or select one of the tree types.

    • How to Identify A Fraser Fir
    • Conservation Status
    • Use as A Christmas Tree

    To successfully identify a Fraser fir, you should know how to identify a fir treein general. Firs have cones shaped like cylinders that stand erect. They disintegrate before falling to the ground. Their needles are soft with blunt, not sharp, tips. Unlike spruces, they have no needles on the bottoms of their twigs. The Fraser fir has a distinct dis...

    The endangered Fraser fir is most threatened by an invasive insect that arrived in the States from Europe in the '50s—the balsam woolly adelgid, an aphid relative. After a tree is infected with this insect, it starves or dies by something else after it's been weakened. By the '80s, millions of trees had been lost to the balsam woolly adelgid. Its d...

    To give an idea of how popular the Fraser fir is as a Christmas tree, the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association says its state alone grows 58 million a year for this purpose. The species' fragrance, shape, strong limbs, soft needles, and ability to retain those needles for a long time when cut are some reasons why it's a Christmas favorite. Its...

  2. Fraser Fir: The Fraser fir features excellent needle-retention, are dark blue-green in color with branches that turn slightly upwards (and hold up well to ornaments). They also have a pleasant scent that isn’t overpowering. Leyland Cypress: Leyland cypress is dark green-gray in color with very little aroma.

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  4. Jan 16, 2024 · What is a Fraser Fir? How to Care for a Fraser Fir Christmas Tree? How Long Does a Fraser Fir Last? What is the Ideal Environment for Growing Fraser Fir? Are Fraser Fir Trees Good for the Environment? How to Plant and Care for Fraser Fir Trees? What are the Common Pests and Diseases Affecting Fraser Fir? Can Fraser Fir Trees be Grown in Containers?

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