7 Spectacular Types of Fir Trees

Silver Fir

The silver fir tree is a type of conifer that is endemic to Europe. It is a very tall tree with very few leaves. In North America and Europe, European silver firs remain popular choices for Christmas trees.

The foliage of silver firs resembles needles and has a shiny, black look on the surface. The length of the needles is about 1.18 inches (three centimeters), and the tips are notched. Cones are often rather enormous, reaching lengths of up to 7 inches (18.7 cm) and widths of up to 1.6 inches (4 cm).

The unusual triangular form of the juvenile variants of this tree, together with its fresh, mild perfume and needles that remain for a long time, have contributed to its popularity throughout the holiday season.

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