Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The Fraser fir (Abies fraseri), sometimes spelled Frasier fir, is an endangered species of fir native to the Appalachian Mountains of the southeastern United States.
The Fraser fir tree (Abies fraseri) is a comparatively rare sight in the wild. Fortunately, that’s not the case closer to civilization. In fact, it’s a common sight during the holidays ...
Fraser firs are said to be sturdy and relatively long lasting after being cut. Other varieties some places sell include balsams — known for fragrance — and other firs, such as Douglas.
The demise of the mature Fraser firs has had a drastic impact on the southern spruce–fir ecosystem. The spruce–fir moss spider, which prefers mosses that thrive in the cool shade beneath the mature firs, is believed to be extirpated in all but a few places in North Carolina. The red spruce, likewise, which is easily damaged by high winds ...
The balsams and white firs come from a huge tree farm in Langlade County, and the Fraser firs come from Michigan. Sales of real trees overall have been falling, Kevin Sprang said. The farm sold ...
The spruce-fir forest consists primarily of two conifer species—red spruce (Picea rubens) and Fraser fir (Abies fraseri). The Fraser firs, which are native to southern Appalachia, once dominated elevations above 6,200 feet (1,900 m) in the Smokies. Most of these firs were killed, however, by an infestation of the balsam wooly adelgid, which ...
Indeed, the Fraser is known for its strong, sturdy branches and excellent needle retention, which means it can hold even the heftiest ornaments in your collection. 5. Noble Fir
Forest of red spruce and Fraser fir on the slopes of Mount Rogers. Mount Rogers is the northernmost habitat of the high-altitude Southern Appalachian spruce-fir forests, which are found in only five other locations in the United States: the Great Smoky Mountains, the Black Mountains, the Great Balsam Mountains, Grandfather Mountain, and Roan Mountain. [6]