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Christmas Trees !
Ancient tradition takes on new meaning each December when you invite an evergreen indoors. Celebrating northern European tribes were first to cut trees and bring them home. Vibrant green against the snow, the trees were seen as a symbol of life and light that was bound to return with spring.
Today, wild forest trees are seldom cut or dug for the holidays. Today, trees come from farms. But they are as full and fragrant as nature's own, and still offer the ageless gift of renewal. As the Fraser Fir Capitol of the World, Avery county takes pride in its ability to grow the finest Fraser Firs, but White Pines also abound. Both these handsome trees are described below.
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Fraser Fir The Fraser Fir is a truly superb Christmas tree. The dark green color and fresh-cut aroma makes it one of the most desirable trees on the market. Even heavy ornaments can be hung from its strong boughs which have been pruned carefully for the desired shape. The silvery underside of of the soft needles are pleasant to the touch and are retained on the tree throughout the holiday season. |
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White Pine The White Pine is also an excellent Christmas tree. The soft long needles that have blue-green color with just a hint of white make this tree a favorite. Years of meticulous shearing create a beautiful, dense, conical shaped tree that stands straight and retains its needles. |
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Avery County Christmas Tree and Nurserymans' Association PO Box 804 Newland, NC 28657 Phone: (828)733-6083 Carolina Quality Fraser Fir Farms, Inc. PO Box 475 Newland, NC 28657 Phone: (828)733-1897 or (800)257-6680 Fax: (828)733-5124 |
Highland Fraser Firs PO Box 219 Plumtree, NC 28664 Phone: (828)733-0184 Email: FRAFIRS@concentric.net Sluder Floral's Snowflake Farms 6900 Linville Falls Hwy. Newland, NC 28657 Phone: (800)438-6047 Fax: (828)733-6818 |
