Noble Fir

Noble Fir

Abies procera

It’s the champion of Christmas Trees.  Short stiff branches spaced apart & covered with bluish -green needles that appear silver.

Needles generally grow upward leaving the underside of the branch exposed. Noble boughs are used to make beautiful wreaths. Keepability is excellent.

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Grand Fir

Grand Fir

Abies grandis

The grand fir is one of the tallest firs, reaching heights of 300 feet.

It is easily distinguished from other Pacific Northwest firs by its sprays of lustrous needles in two distinct rows that are usually horizontally spread so that both the upper and lower sides of the branches are clearly visible. The long needles provide a wonderful smell and if turned over appear silver.

The needles are 1 to 1 1/2 inches long with glossy, dark-green tops.

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Douglas Fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Douglas Fir

These are the traditional Christmas tree with it’s distinct sheared shape. These soft needles are dark green-blue in color and are approximately 1 – 1/4 inches in length.

The Douglas Fir needles radiate in all directions from the branch. When crushed, these needles have a sweet fragrance.

Nationally, it remains one of the most popular Christmas trees species.