NOBLE FIR
Description: In the wild, the trees are tall, beautifully symmetrical and could grow to over 200 feet in height. A young tree has smooth bark with resin blisters and with age changes to a brownish-gray color. Noble Fir needles are roughly 4-sided, typicaly over 1 inch long and have a bluish-green color on top of needle and a silver color on the under part of branches. The first Latin name was Abies nobilis, but had to be change because there was already another tree with that name. The common name of Noble comes from this first Latin name.
Range: Nobles are native to northern California's Siskiyou Mountains and the Cascade and Costal ranges in Washington and Oregon.
Uses: Nobles have long been considered an excellent Christmas tree because of its stiff branches, classic beauty, and long keep ability. It is also used in wreaths, door swags, and many other Christmas products. Nobles are sometimes used for it lumber for its wood is moderately strong and light weight.
Information from Dr. Craig R. McKinley, North Carolina State University