Colorado fir tree as a Christmas tree

External merits as a Christmas tree

The Colorado fir shows a pyramidal shape. It is laid out loosely and harmoniously. In contrast to many other firs, their branches do not hang down, but stand horizontally from the trunk. In addition to the growth pattern, the coniferous dress of this fir species is convincing. The needles have the following properties:

• 5 to 8 cm long (longest needles of all fir species)
• blue-green to silver-gray in color
• slightly bent
• soft

A forest-like fragrance - ideal for the Christmas season

Another convincing argument for the Colorado fir tree as a Christmas tree is its scent. Their needles give off a scent typical of this species. This happens especially when this Christmas tree is in a warm room. The scent is reminiscent of citrus.

Further advantages as a Christmas tree and garden tree

In addition to the scent and appearance, the Colorado fir impresses with other aspects - as a Christmas and garden tree:

• little in need of care
• easy to handle
• robust
• suitable for indoors and outdoors
• hardly loses needles
• looks good as a Christmas tree for 3 weeks
• little susceptible to Diseases

Cultivating in the garden yourself?

Admittedly, the Colorado fir is expensive to buy - at least if you want to buy it as a large Christmas tree. In addition, it is rarely found in stores. Therefore, it may be It may be worthwhile to grow them yourself or several copies at once, provided you have your own property. This type of fir is extremely fast-growing and can reach heights of up to 25 m in this country.