Christmas Trees Glossary
Life Style / Christmas Trees Glossary
Virginia Pine: The Virginia pine's needles occur in pairs. They are twisted and range from 1.5 to 3'' in length. They are relatively short when compared to those of other pines. Loblolly needles, by compar . . . View Full Definition
White Pine: A White Pine decorated with lights and ribbons makes a very attractive Christmas Tree. However, its soft and flexible branches will not support heavy ornaments. The White pine has a nice pine scent.
White Spruce: White spruce is a medium-sized conifer found in northeastern United States and throughout Canada. It is the state tree of South Dakota. White spruce has a cone-shaped crown, and when grown i . . . View Full Definition
Xylem: Conducting tissue of plants involved in transport of water and nutrients upward in the tree.
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Creosote: A type of liquid coating made from coal tar that is used as a wood preservative. It should not be used on wood that will be painted later.
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