Fraser fir tree species. Growing and harvesting this species for Christmas trees and boughs is a multimillion-dollar business in the southern Appalachians. North Carolina produces the majority of Fraser fir Christmas trees. It requires from 7 to 10 years in the field to produce a high tree. In 2005, the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation making the Fraser fir the official Christmas tree of North Carolina. Fraser fir The Fraser fir ("Abies fraseri") is a species of fir native to the Appalachian Mountains of the Southeastern United States. "Abies fraseri" is closely related to balsam fir ("Abies balsamea"), of which it
Bicycle tree As of February 2013, some 85 systems of this manufacturer and type in use can hold 17,323 bicycles, all in Japan. Bicycle tree A bicycle tree or "cycle tree" or "bike tree" is a bicycle parking system that resembles a tree in shape. There are a few types that have been developed. Some are manual, some use mechanical means to move the bike, assisting the bike by raising into a particular spot, they can handle between 5-20 bicycles depending on size. They are made by various companies in Europe and North America. Still others, like the one made by JFE