Noble Fir - one inch long, bluish-green needles with a silvery appearance; has short, stiff branches; great for heavier ornaments; keeps well.

These needles turn upward, exposing the lower branches. Its extremely aromatic, and while it is native to the West Coast, it is gaining popularity throughout the U.S.

Its shape is similar to a Douglas fir but with a deeper, richer green. Known for its beauty, the noble fir has a long keep ability, and its stiff branches make it a good tree for heavy ornaments, as well as providing excellent greenery for wreaths and garland. Nobles are native to the Pacific northwest coast; the Siskiyou Mountains of northern California and the Cascade and Coastal ranges of Oregon and Washington. It closely resembles the California red fir. t is a high-altitude tree, typically occurring at altitudes of 300-1,500 m (980-4,920 ft), often above 600 m (2,000 ft),