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Jun 17, 2022 · Updated June 17, 2022. 2ndLookGraphics / Getty Images. In This Article. How to Identify a Fraser Fir. Conservation Status. Use as a Christmas Tree. Frequently Asked Questions. The Fraser fir...
Apr 5, 2024 · Updated on 04/05/24. Reviewed by. Andrew Hughes. The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova. In This Article. Care. Types. Pruning. Propagating. Overwintering. Common Diseases. FAQ. If you've ever seen a live Christmas tree, there is a good chance it was a fraser fir, also known as she-balsam or mountain balsam.
The Ash is native to Britain. These trees, which are one of the last to burst into leaf in springtime and yet among the first to drop their leaves in the slightest of early-autumn frosts, can live for more than 400 years, reaching a height of 45m in ideal situations. They seem to do best in sheltered, sunlit locations.
Description. Fraser fir is a needled, evergreen tree in the Pinaceae (pine) family native to the Appalachian Mountains in the southeastern United States. It is found at elevations of 4,000 to 6,700 feet, often in stands with red spruce trees. It is named for John Fraser (d. 1811), Scottish botanist and plant collector.
European ash (Fraxinus excelsior) is one of the most common trees in the UK, but it could soon be erased from our woodlands due to a highly infectious and devastating disease, ash dieback.
Oct 10, 2023 · The European Ash Tree, scientifically known as Fraxinus excelsior, has woven its roots deep into the tapestry of European landscapes and culture. For centuries, this iconic deciduous tree has stood tall and proud, witnessing the ebb and flow of history. Its story is one of endurance, adaptation, and a profound connection with the people of Europe.
Fraser fir (Abies fraseri), also called southern balsam fir and she-balsam, is a small- to medium-size tree. It is the only fir endemic to the southern Appalachian Mountains. The largest tree on record measures almost 86 cm (34 in) in d.b.h., 26.5 m (87 ft) tall, and has a crown spread of 15.8 m (52 ft).
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