Pine needles vary in color. For a detailed listing of the varieties that Bachman's recommends, pick up a copy of our information sheet entitled Pines . On the whole, pines are much more tolerant of sandy soils than other evergreens. They prefer slightly acid soil and full sun. There are a few varieties of fir suitable to the landscape in our climate.
Firs have single needles that densely cover the twigs.
They tend to be very slow growing and rigidly pyramidal in shape. It has beautiful blue-green foliage. Other suitable varieties of fir are douglas and balsam. Fraser firs can be difficult, since they prefer higher elevations, but new, better adapted varieties are being developed for our area. There are firs hardy in Zones 3 and 4.