Additional Information about the White Fir or Concolor Fir Christmas Tree
White Fir or Concolor FirAbies concolor
blue-green needles are to inches long; nice shape and good aroma, a citrus
scent; good needle retention. In nature can live to 350 years.
Leaf: Flattened needles, silvery blue-green both above and below, 2 to 3 inches
long, blunt at the tip, extending at right angles from the twig, often curving
upwards. A citrus smell is present when the needle is broken. White bloom may
be distributed evenly or may occur in distinct bands on both surfaces.
Flower: Monoecious; males yellow- to red-toned, catkin-like; females
inconspicuous, yellow-brown.
Fruit: Cones are upright, 3 to 5 1/2 inches long, oblong, yellow-green to
purple, with erose shoulders. Cones are deciduous at maturity with seed
dispersal in September to October.
Twig: Twigs are dark orange at first, becoming gray-green, then gray. Leaf
scars are circular.
Bark: Thin, smooth and gray on young trees, with resin pockets. On old trees,
thick, ashy gray with deep, irregular furrows.
Form: Young trees are conical. Older trees develop a dome-like crown.
Benefits of Artificial White Christmas Trees
Artificial White Christmas trees last longer than real trees.
Artificial White Christmas trees are safer than real trees
because they are not a fire hazard.
Studies show that plastic artificial White Christmas trees are
thrown out after ten years.
There is no hassle in buying artificial White Christmas trees
because they are found in many shops around White Christmas.
Artificial White Christmas trees can be decorated with tinsel or
foliage coloured tinsel.
Artificial White Christmas trees are generally inexpensive,
because they are made out of cheap inexpensive materials whereas many cheaper
live trees are of poor quality as well as they deteriorate quickly. Shop around
to find a tree that you like within your price limit!
Artificial White Christmas trees don't litter the floor with pine
needles like real trees do.
Artificial White Christmas trees don't bother you if you don't
like the smell of pine or have allergies.
If you happen to like the smell of pine you can buy a special pine spray for
your artificial White Christmas trees.
Artificial White Christmas trees can't rot like real trees can.
Artificial White Christmas trees are easy to assemble and easy to
store away.
Artificial White Christmas trees don't weigh much.
Artificial White Fir Christmas trees are easy to decorate.
Artificial White Fir Christmas trees needles do not shed.
Artificial White Fir Christmas trees have a fuller, more
luxurious look.
Artificial White Fir Christmas trees are more economical, lasting
for years.
Artificial White Fir Christmas trees are more convenient to
select than a live tree.
Artificial White Fir Christmas trees can be set up earlier and
left up longer for a longer holiday.
Buying an artificial tree prevents cutting down a live tree, which is more
ecologically sound.
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