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New page: The '''fir tree''' is a tree of the genus ''Pinaceae''. They have needles in place of leaves, and their seeds grow in cones instead of fruits. For the latter r...
The '''fir tree''' is a [[tree]] of the [[genus]] ''Pinaceae''. They have [[needle]]s in place of [[leaf|leaves]], and their seeds grow in [[cone]]s instead of [[fruit]]s. For the latter reason they are known [[science|scientifically]] as "[[conifer]]s", or "firs" for short. Fir trees are found throughout the [[America]]s and [[Eurasia]], generally in high-altitude regions such as [[Appalachia]] and the [[altiplano]] of [[Argentina]]. Common varieties of fir include the [[Douglas fir]] and the [[bristlecone]].
The fir is a hardy tree, often planted in stately rows as part of a [[landscaping]]. Fir trees have tiny cones and do not drop their needles, which makes them suitable for low-maintenance dwellings.
==Uses==
Fir wood is unsuitable for [[timber]], and provides poor [[lumber]] support. However, its woody [[pulp]] can be used to manufacture [[plywood]] and [[paper]]. Firs also give us [[fur]], for [[coat]]s; and [[wool]] in the wintertime. Because firs do not drop their needles, the Balsam fir makes a popular [[Christmas tree]].
[[Category:Trees]]
The fir is a hardy tree, often planted in stately rows as part of a [[landscaping]]. Fir trees have tiny cones and do not drop their needles, which makes them suitable for low-maintenance dwellings.
==Uses==
Fir wood is unsuitable for [[timber]], and provides poor [[lumber]] support. However, its woody [[pulp]] can be used to manufacture [[plywood]] and [[paper]]. Firs also give us [[fur]], for [[coat]]s; and [[wool]] in the wintertime. Because firs do not drop their needles, the Balsam fir makes a popular [[Christmas tree]].
[[Category:Trees]]