Christmas tree cultivation has shifted toward the production of higher-quality trees, increasing land quality expectations as well. Indeed, some species of tree, such as the Fraser fir, are unable to grow on low-quality, marginal farmland. Flat or gently rolling land is preferred to that with steep slopes and inclines, which is prone to erosion and fluctuations in fertility. Noticeable obstructions, such as rocks, fences or significant underbrush, are also undesirable. Like all crops and plants, Christmas trees require a specific set of nutrients to thrive. There are 16 elements crucial for growth; of those, three are obtained through air and water: hydrogen, carbon,
Hugh Fraser (actor) Hugh Fraser (actor) Hugh Matthew Fraser (born 23 October 1945) is an English actor, theatre director and author. Born in Westminster in 1945, but brought up in the Midlands, Fraser studied acting at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. As a member of folk band Telltale, Hugh co-wrote and performed the theme music for "Rainbow", the iconic ITV children's television series. Fraser's first big break came after portraying Anthony Eden in the 1978 television series "Edward & Mrs. Simpson", with Edward Fox, after which he was frequently cast as upper