Tree Types
Douglas Fir
This tree is symmetrical and pyramidal; with uniform branches that are dense and wide-reaching. The needles are dark green or bluish-green, soft to the touch and radiate out in all directions from the branches. The needles have a sweet fragrance when crushed.
Noble Fir
The Noble fir has short stiff branches spaced apart and covered with bluish-green needles that appear silver. The needles are generally twisted upward so that the lower surface of the branches is exposed. The boughs are often used in holiday arrangements and wreaths. This uniquely beautiful tree is extremely hardy. Grown on the rich Northwest farmland, keepability is excellent.
Grand Fir
The Grand fir is easily distinguished from other trees, by its shinny dark-green needles in two distinct rows. They are usually horizontally spread so that both the upper and lower sides of the branches are clearly visible. The needles when crushed release a citrusy tangerine fragrance. Popularity of this tree continues to grow.
Fraser Fir
The Fraser fir is a uniformly pyramid-shaped tree. The needles are short, lustrous dark green and slightly twisted at their base. Strong branches are turned slightly upward which give the tree a compact appearance and shows the silvery color.
Tree Maintenance
- Care for the tree as carefully as you care for cut flowers.
- Place the tree in a bucket of water out of the sun and wind until you are ready to decorate.
- Make a fresh cut off the bottom of the trunk one half inch from the bottom just before putting in the stand.
- Keep the tree's stand full of water at all time, checking the water level daily.
- Trees are thirsty! The stand you use should hold at least one quart of water for every inch diameter of the trunk after the tree is in the stand. Trees may drink between 2 pints and a gallon of water per day – so make sure to check daily and supply fresh water as needed.