It has a medium to coarse texture and no characteristic odor or taste. It normally is straight grained, easy to work and stays in place when properly dried. It is moderate to moderately low in strength, stiffness, ability to resist shock and in nail withdrawal resistance. It is easily dried, but is susceptible to wetwood bacterial attack, which requires special handling during drying. It paints and glues well.
White fir is easy to work and stays in place when properly dried.
It paints and glues well and is moderate to moderately low in nail holding ability. The tree is a favorite Christmas tree.