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-1 Traditional for trimming, the flr is the tree most people think of when they sing “O fchristmas tree, O Christmas tree, how lovely are thy branches.”
Although there are close to 40 species of firs found in Central and Southern Europe, Asia north of the Himalayas, and North America, the holiday favorite — the Douglas flr — is not even a true flr.
Originally named false hemlock with yew-like needles, the Douglas flr is neither a yew, hemlock, spruce nor flr. But it does have some of the characteristics of all four evergreens, and its identity confused botanists for years.
The Douglas fir’s graceful, upturned growth and ability to hold its needles when cut have put it in the top spot for Christmas use. It also produces top-quality lumber. The state of Montana is an important
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