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John
Tait
(814)
466-6910
Good
times to call:
9-10
am , 4-6 pm daily
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Tait Farm
A
Family Tradition Since 1950
TAIT FARM CHRISTMAS TREE GALLERY
A frequently asked question at our sales area is which
one will hold its needles longest. While Fraser Fir has become known
for its needle holding power, it has earned that based on how long
it will hold its needles after it has dried out. For trees that are
cut in early to mid-Nov. in North Carolina or PA and spend time being
processed and shipped and then stand on a lot this is important.
Our trees are all freshly cut by you or us, and with proper care
all of our firs and pines will easily be nice into the New Year. The
Blue Spruce, also treated well, might lose a few needles by Christmas,
but it should not rain needles. So here is a look at our trees:
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The Canaan Fir is in the Balsam Fir family and originated in
the Canaan Valley of West Virginia. It looks very much like
a Fraser Fir and is the most fragrant fir we currently grow.
It has soft green to blue-green needles (1"). It has a light
trunk and is easy to carry for its height. It has become a favorite
of many of our customers.
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The Douglas Fir also has soft green to blue-green needles (1
¼"). When sheared to the Christmas tree shape, it generally
becomes pleasantly "full." It has a nice scent. It is an "old
favorite" still enjoyed by many.
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The Fraser Fir has soft green needles ( ¾") that are light
blue-green on the under side. Its branches are slightly stiffer
than the Douglas or Canaan firs.
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The (Eastern) White Pine has very soft long green needles (3").
It looks very bushy. It's lighter branches that require lighter
decorations, but can be very beautiful.
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The Southwest White Pine comes from the southwest of the US.
It is similar to the (Eastern) White Pine except that it generally
more open and has stiffer branches. It keeps it's blue-green
needle color all winter (2 ½"needles).
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The (Colorado) Blue Spruce is known for its heavy stiff branches
that will hold the heavier ornaments that other varieties wont.
While it's very prickly needles (1") keep some people from selecting
it, that same prickliness will keep most would be toddler tree
climbers on the floor.
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