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Old 11-30-2008, 06:09 PM
 
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Hi, guys!

I'm really excited about moving to AZ - we'll be there for Christmas next year and I can't wait.

I remember, when I was growing up in CA that the christmas trees we bought were sort of bushy and had looong, pokey needles. Here in NC, they have these lumpy, ugly trees - Fraser Fir (http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/...info_firf2.jpg).

What kind of trees are most popular in AZ?
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Old 11-30-2008, 06:20 PM
 
Location: Tucson, AZ
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Hmm I can't help out here, but I certainly enjoy driving around town and seeing the signs that say "Living Christmas Trees," makes me laugh every single time.
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Old 11-30-2008, 06:41 PM
 
Location: Tucson
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Hmm I can't help out here
Neither can I. The fake ones are popular in my house.
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Old 11-30-2008, 06:53 PM
 
Location: Sonoran Desert
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Hmm I can't help out here, but I certainly enjoy driving around town and seeing the signs that say "Living Christmas Trees," makes me laugh every single time.
Maybe the signs are referring to the Eldarica or Goldwater Pine. They are sold as potted trees around Christmas. You put 'em in the house and then plant them in the yard after the holiday - a living tree. They are a desert pine and do very well in our climate.

As for cut trees, the Fraser is sold here, but I think the most popular are the Noble Fir (it hangs on to its needles) and the Douglas Fir (loses them like crazy). You can also get permits to go chop down your own on the national forests. Most permits are for juniper and pinon pines. These are Charley Brown trees, but getting them is a part of many AZ families' holiday tradition.
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Old 11-30-2008, 07:01 PM
 
Location: Red Rock, Arizona
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The Douglas Fir is probably the most popular.

National Christmas Tree Association: Douglas Fir (http://www.christmastree.org/trees/douglas.cfm - broken link)

Like Ponderosa (hey, that's a pine) said, the Goldwater and Eldarica are the living trees you can buy and then plant after Christmas is over.
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Old 11-30-2008, 07:06 PM
 
Location: Red Rock, Arizona
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As for cut trees, the Fraser is sold here, but I think the most popular are the Noble Fir (it hangs on to its needles) and the Douglas Fir (loses them like crazy).
If I remember from last year, the Noble costs more, but its a better tree because it does hang on to it's needles and stays fresher longer.
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Old 11-30-2008, 10:02 PM
 
Location: West of the Catalinas East of the Tortolitas
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When we lived in CO, we got permits to cut our own. They last a lot longer than lot trees that were probably cut in Michigan in September. Nowadays, though, we've gone with the pre-lit 5' tree from Home Depot. I hate pine needles in the carpeting.
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Old 11-30-2008, 10:19 PM
 
Location: Tucson, AZ
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Maybe the signs are referring to the Eldarica or Goldwater Pine. They are sold as potted trees around Christmas. You put 'em in the house and then plant them in the yard after the holiday - a living tree.
Doh! Learn something new every day! Thanks for the info!
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Old 12-01-2008, 09:10 AM
 
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Thanks, guys!

On a slightly related note: Martha Stewart says you can put 7Up or Sprite in your tree stand's water resevoir to keep the tree greener longer. All the preservatives, citrus and super-sugars (high fructose corn syrup - you know what they say - lol!) keep it happy. I've never tried it, though.
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