Turkish Fir Christmas Tree
The christmas tree farmers association of new york estimates that if turkish fir could be successfully grown in new york state the annual revenue potential for a 15 000 tree farm with 30 turkish fir could be 263 000.
Turkish fir christmas tree. Filter by sub region or select one of the tree types. We have 25 acres of wooded land that we grow our trees on including a back field that borders the nashua river. You can find afghan eldarica pine aleppo pine arizona cypress atlantic cedar austrian pine balsam fir black hill spruce blue ice blue spruce burkii cedar canaan fir carolina sapphire cedar coast redwood colorado blue spruce concolor fir cork bark fir danish noble douglas fir eastern red cedar fralsam fir fraser fir frosty fir. The trees are thought to be especially suited for use on underutilized acres with heavy wet soil.
Christmas tree growers have a variety of tree species to select when it s time to plant and some are willing to try unique species. Growers share experiences with nordmann and turkish firs. Turkish fir christmas tree farms in usa. In fact some in the industry have referred to the turkish fir as a fraser on steroids.
The turkish nordmann firs are the european christmas trees of choice due to their exquisite beauty sturdy branches deep green color softer foliage excellent needle retention. Paul shealer of evergreen acres tree farm in auburn pa and glenn bustard of bustard s christmas trees in lansdale pa discussed their experiences with nordmann and turkish fir at the summer meeting of the pennsylvania christmas tree growers association. As a christmas tree ornamental tree windbreak or hedge. Located in lancaster ma on route 117 riverwind tree farm is easily accessible and close to highways.
Medfield ma the medfield lions club is pleased to announce that this year their annual christmas tree sales will be held at st. The turkish fir is becoming a popular christmas tree because the strong branches are able to hold heavier ornaments and the needles remain on the tree longer if watered properly. The main difference is that the needles are flatter on the stem. Turkish fir christmas tree farms near you in usa.
Table top to 9 foot noble nordmann and turkish fir. It grows fast in a variety of conditions. Douglas fir pseudotsuga menziesii the douglas fir has myriad uses. Abies nordmanniana the nordmann fir or caucasian fir is a fir indigenous to the mountains south and east of the black sea in turkey georgia and the russian caucasus.
Medfield lions club selling christmas trees at a new location. Established in 1998 riverwind tree farm is a christmas tree farm that offers green christmas trees. Turkish needles radiate out more from the stem. It occurs at altitudes of 900 2 200 m on mountains with precipitation of over 1 000 mm.