Noble Fir
FamilyPinaceae
Max Height60 m
RangeCascade Range, PNW
HabitatHigh mountain forests
About the Noble Fir
Widely considered the premium Christmas tree for its stiff upturned branches that hold heavy ornaments. Grows at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m. Silvery blue-green needles. Logged for lightweight aircraft lumber in early aviation.
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