A lot of people ask me, "Hey, Lars. If you like trees so much, why do you live in Los Angeles? Why don't you live someplace with more of them?" To that I say, "Hey! There are plenty of trees right here in L.A., you just have to know where to look." So, I want to use my substantial public forum to get the word out about trees in my neck of the wood. Behold:
This right here is a glorious balsam fir, or, Abies Balsamea, that I found. Note the narrow, conic crown. To be honest, I thought these trees were relegated to the American Northeast and Canada, but I guess I was wrong!
The resin of Abies Balsamea is used to make Canadian balsam, traditionally used as a cold remedy, but also as a glue or spicy sandwich sauce. Balsams are often the species of choice when it comes to selecting a Christmas tree -- but don't go chopping this one down! It's on private property. Still that doesn't stop you from dropping by to bask in its beauty, like these children here are doing.
Well, that's I LOVE TREES for this week. Keep checking in as I find more and more trees. They're everywhere! Trees!
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