Fraser Fir

• Hinesley, L. E. and G. A. Chastagner. 2016. Christmas tree keepability. p. 650-658. In: Gross, Kenneth C., Chien Yi Wang, and Mikal Saltveit (eds.). The Commercial Storage of Fruits, Vegetables, and Florist and Nursery Crops. Agriculture Handbook 66, revised.  USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville Area..
• Owen, J. H. (2009). An evaluation of Christmas tree preservatives. Limbs & Needles 36(3): 19-21.
• Owen, J. (2009). Rating needle loss of Fraser fir foliage associated with Christmas tree preservatives. In Ninth International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference IUFRO: 65-66.
• Chastagner, G., and Hinesley, L. E., Owen, J. (2008). Effect of two fire retardants on postharvest drying and flammability of Douglas fir and Fraser fir Christmas trees. HortScience 43(1): 203-205.
• Owen, J. (2007). Simple steps to keep Christmas trees fresh: An extension program for Christmas tree retailers. In Eighth International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference IUFRO: 115.
• Owen, J. H., and Hazel, D. (2005). How to deliver fresh trees to retail customers: Patterns of tree care based on the 2003 and 2004 NC State University freshness surveys. Limbs & Needles 32(3): 12-13, 15-16.
• Frampton, J., Owen, J., Hazel, D., Braham, A. M., and Li, J. (2004). The 2003 Fraser fir freshness survey. Limbs & Needles, 31(3), 16-21.
• Owen, J. H. (1999). Reducing trunk splitting of Fraser fir. Limbs & Needles 26(3): 6-8.
• McKinley, C. (1998). Tree physiology and Fraser fir needle loss. Limbs & Needles 25(1): 3, 10.
• Hart, C. A., and Hinesley, L. E. (1993). Growth stress versus capillary tension in relation to trunk splitting in Fraser fir Christmas trees. Forest Prod. J. 43(5): 53-56.
• Hinesley, L. E. (1993). How long can a Fraser fir rehydrate after cutting? Limbs & Needles vol 20(2): 6-7.
• Hinesley, L. E., and Snelling, L. K. (1993). “Crop-Life” does not slow postharvest drying of Fraser fir and eastern red cedar Christmas trees. HortScience 28(10): 1054.
• Brewer, J. R., Hinesley, L. E., and Snelling, L. K. (1992). Foliage attributes for current-year shoots of Fraser fir. HortScience 27(8): 920-925.
• Hinesley, L. E. (1992). Yield of decoration greenery from Fraser fir Christmas trees. Limbs & Needles 19(2): 6-7.
• Hinesley, L. E., and Snelling, L. K. (1992). Rehydration of Fraser fir Christmas trees: Effect of time since cutting. HortScience 27(8): 930.
• Hinesley, L. E. (1992). Effect of water additives on needle retention of Fraser fir. Limbs & Needles 19(1): 7.
• Hinesley, L. E., and Snelling, L. K. (1992). Yield of decoration greenery from Fraser fir Christmas trees. HortScience 27(2): 107-108.
• Hinesley, L. E., and Blankenship, S. M. (1991). Attributes of water additives affect postharvest needle retention of Fraser fir. HortScience 26(5): 569-570.
• Hinesley, L. E., and Blankenship, S. M. (1991). Effect of water additives on Fraser fir needle retention. HortTechnology 1:90-91.
• Hinesley, L. E., and Snelling, L. K. (1991). Vapor pressure deficit, temperature, and light affect postharvest drying of Fraser fir and eastern white pine. HortScience 26(4): 402-405.
• Mitcham-Butler, E. J., Hinesley, L. E., and Pharr, D. M. (1988). Effects of harvest date, storage temperature, and moisture status on postharvest needle retention of Fraser fir. J. Environ. Hort. 6(1): 1-4.
• Mitcham-Butler, E. J., Hinesley, L. E., and Pharr, D. M. (1987). Soluble carbohydrate concentration of Fraser fir foliage and its relationship to postharvest needle retention. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 112(4): 672-676.
• Hinesley, L. E. (1984). Measuring freshness of cut Fraser fir Christmas trees. HortScience 19(6): 860-862.

Other Species

• Chastagner, G., and Hinesley, L. E. (2008). Effect of two fire retardants on postharvest drying and flammability of Douglas fir and Fraser fir Christmas trees. HortScience 43(1): 203-205.
• McKinley, C. R., Frampton, J., and Hinesley, E. (1997). Drying rates for Eastern Christmas tree species. In NCSU Christmas Tree Research Note 001.
• Hinesley, L. E., and Snelling, L. K. (1993). “Crop-Life” does not slow postharvest drying of Fraser fir and eastern red cedar Christmas trees. HortScience 28(10): 1054.
• Hinesley, L. E., and Snelling, L. K. (1991). Vapor pressure deficit, temperature, and light affect postharvest drying of Fraser fir and eastern white pine. HortScience 26(4): 402-405.