Fraser Fir
FamilyPinaceae
Max Height25 m
RangeSouthern Appalachians
HabitatHigh-elevation spruce-fir forests
About the Fraser Fir
The classic American Christmas tree, restricted to a handful of Appalachian peaks. Threatened by the invasive balsam woolly adelgid. Named for Scottish botanist John Fraser. Ranks among the most sold holiday trees in the US.
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