![]() The Fraser fir is sometimes known as the southern balsam fir since it grows in the southern Appalachian Mountains and in parts of Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. There’s also resin blisters along the bark (resembling pimples) that can be squeezed, and the pitch used for fire starter or placed on a cut to act like a band-aid. The needles have two dull white lines (stoma lines) on the underbelly and are attached full around the twig but appear flat. They’re known for keeping their needles throughout the entire holiday, having strong branches to hang ornaments on and the best aroma. Here are a few pointers on how to properly identify which tree you’ve perched in your living room this Christmas.īalsam firs are common across Canada and the northern United States. ![]() But do you know what species it is? Is it an aromatic Fraser Fir or a prickly Blue Spruce? There’s nothing like having a real tree for Christmas, whether it’s an eight-footer that touches the ceiling or something Charlie Brown would have chosen. ![]()
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