Fraser fir

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Fraser fir

A fir tree (Abies fraseri) of the southern Appalachian Mountains, having a pyramidal shape, dark-green flattened needles, and resin-filled blisters on the trunk.

[After John Fraser (1750-1811), British botanist.]

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Fraser fir - small fast-growing but short-lived fir of southern Alleghenies similar to balsam fir but with very short leaves

Abies fraseri

silver fir - any of various true firs having leaves white or silvery white beneath

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Rob said the most popular trees they sold were two of his favourites: "We specialise in the Fraser Fir, mostly because I love it so much.

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Open to the public from Wednesday, Edelweiss's purpose-built premises in Seaton Delaval near Whitley Bay include the following options: | The Norway spruce | The Fraser fir | The Nordmann fir | The noble fir | The Lodge-pole pine Edelweiss's experts are on site to help you select the right tree, package it up for you and provide after-care instructions.

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| Rainford's Christmas Tree Land Rainford's has up to six different Christmas trees on offer, including Fraser Fir, Norway Spruce and Noble Fir.

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They found it at Larry Smith's Mountain Top Fraser Fir Farm, a 19-foot tall specimen that will be placed in the Blue Room of the White House this holiday season.

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The 7-foot Fraser fir from a North Carolina farm will cost USD 115 and will be shipped in Amazon's standard cardboard boxes.