Where it grows:

Native to the Pacific Northwest — Oregon, Washington, northern California, and parts of British Columbia.

History & fun facts:

• One of the top-selling Christmas trees in the U.S. for decades.

• Early pioneers used its wood for everything: ships, homes, railroads.

• It’s not a true fir; it belongs to its own genus, Pseudotsuga.

Why it works as a Christmas tree:

Full, fluffy, soft, and beautifully green. Famous for its sweet evergreen fragrance. Great for families who love a traditional, lush tree.