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White Spruce
This conifer is a very hardy evergreen tree. It makes a beautiful Christmas tree, ornamental specimen, when planted as a single, or it can be a steady windbreak when planted in rows. White Spruce trees can grow rapidly if placed in a well drained location and it is adaptable to many soil types. The White Spruce tree, Picea glauca, has many common names including the Western White Spruce, Canadian Spruce, Alberta Spruce, Alberta White Spruce, Black Hills Spruce, Skunk Spruce, Cat Spruce, and Porsild Spruce. ... additional info
Fraser Fir A great ornamental and Christmas tree because of its density and compactness. Fraser Fir is a medium-sized tree, 40 to 70 feet high and one to more than two feet in diameter. This dense evergreen tree has wood that is light, soft, not strong and coarse-grained. It is among the most classy of conifers. The Fraser Fir, Abies Fraseri, is a classy, tall, fir tree that has short dark-green needles with silver undersides. It is grown extensively for Christmas trees in North Carolina, where it is ranked as the number one Christmas tree by the Christmas tree industry. Fraser Firs will grow in most locations but must have good drainage. Gardening News and Articles |