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. They are endemic to only seven montane regions in the Appalachian Mountains.

2024年4月5日 · 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. One of the most commercially-available holiday trees, fraser fir is used by millions yearly for trees, wreaths, and greenery.

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.

2022年6月17日 · The Fraser fir is a high-altitude conifer tree related to the northern balsam fir. Abies fraseri occupies a very restricted native range in the southern Appalachian mountains' higher...

2022年7月25日 · Fraser firs (Abies fraseri) are native to the higher elevations of the southern Appalachian Mountains. They are grown commercially for sale as Christmas trees, and they are unrivaled for holiday use because of their fresh fragrance and symmetrical shape.

2024年11月12日 · How to Plant and Grow a Fraser Fir Tree for Year-Round Beauty. Fraser fir is a beloved type of Christmas tree that also offers privacy, beauty, and wildlife value to gardens.

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 …

Abies fraseri, commonly called Fraser fir, is native to small pockets of the southern Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina and Tennessee extending into the southwestern corner of Virginia and far northern Georgia. It is typically found at elevations ranging from 4500’ to 6900’.

Fraser fir is one of the most popular species used for Christmas trees because of its fragrant smell. This species may not do well in the urban environment since it does not tolerate drought conditions or salt. The Fraser fir is not native to Minnesota. Its …

2023年8月12日 · The Fraser fir tree (Abies fraseri) is commonly grown by commercial Christmas tree growers. It prefers moist, cool conditions and natively grows at 4,000 to 6,700 feet in elevation. Growing this tree at home requires regular care and maintenance.