The Fraser Fir, Abies Fraseri, is a classy, tall,
fir tree that has short dark-green needles with
silver undersides. It is among the most classy of
conifers. A great ornamental and Christmas tree
because of its density and compactness. Fraser Firs
will grow in most locations but must have good
drainage. 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 grown
extensively for Christmas trees in North Carolina,
where it is ranked as the number one Christmas tree
by the Christmas tree industry.
