noble fir

noun

1. a fir, Abies procera, of the northwestern U.S., which may grow to a height of 250 feet (76 meters).
2. the soft, light wood of this tree, used for pulpwood and plywood.

Word History and Origins

Origin of noble fir¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The remainder were sugar pine, noble fir, red fir, incense cedar, western red cedar, mountain hemlock and western hemlock.

From Science Daily

The Cascade Range’s cool and damp western flanks offer ideal growing conditions for conifers, such as the stiff-branched noble fir and densely needled Douglas fir, two of the country’s most popular Christmas tree species.

From Scientific American

Native species like the Fraser fir and noble fir still reign supreme on the U.S. market, but species from other parts of the world are becoming increasingly popular with growers here, Chastagner says.

From Scientific American

“You’ll get much more beautiful wreaths and garlands,” she says, such as mixed wreaths with two types of greens, including long-lasting cedar and noble fir.

From Washington Post

If it gets direct sunlight for part of the day, choose a hardier green, such as a noble fir.

From Washington Post