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,
General Noble (tree) Sequoia ("Sequoiadendron giganteum"), the General Noble Tree was perhaps among the top 30 largest Giant Sequoias by volume before it was cut down. The remains of the General Noble Tree are known as the Chicago Stump, which can be seen in the Converse Basin Grove. General Noble (tree) The General Noble Tree was a Giant Sequoia tree formerly within the Converse Basin Grove, with its site located in Giant Sequoia National Monument of the Sierra Nevada, in Fresno County, California. The General Noble Tree was cut down in 1892 to create an exhibit for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition held