MT HOOD NATIVE PLANTS
The Noble Fir
The Noblest of Christmas Trees
The Noble Fir (Abies procera) is native to the Cascade Range in western Oregon, growing at elevations of 1200 – 6000 feet. The open, symmetrical arrangement of needles on stiff branches coupled with the blue-green tint on the upper side and the upright purlple-tinged cones makes the Noble Fir a spectacular tree for decorating.
In nature, the Noble grows 140-200 feet tall with a 3-5 foot diameter trunk. Of course, the typical Christmas Tree is much smaller.
The Holiday Season is a time filled with the aroma of refreshing evergreens, mulled cider and spicy bayberry candles. The following recipe will fill your home with the fragrant spirit of the holiday season.
4 cups Cedar Tips (Green)
2 cups Cockscomb Flowers Dyed Red
1-1/2 cups Anise (Star) - Standard
1 cup Juniper Berries (Red) - Whole
1 cup Lemon Verbena Leaves
1 cup Noble Fir Cone Scales
1 cup Oak Moss - Whole
1 cup Pine Cones - Hemlock
1 cup Rose Hips - Whole
1 cup Sage - Whole (Spice Section)
1/2 cup Allspice (Mexican) Whole
1/2 cup Balsam Fir Needles
1/2 cup Cloves - Whole
1/2 cup Rosemary - Whole (Spices)
1 cup Apple Dices (1/2 in.) Dried
1 cup Ginger Root Slices
OIL: Christmas or Evergreen
November/December 2007