blue fir?

[Winch]

I can't figure this one out. Sorry, no closeups of the leaves, I'll have to get that when I climb the thing.

Mainly looking to know what exact species it is in order to make a decision on whether to Cobra or steel cable it. Thinking the latter, but prefer the former.

Any suggestions or thoughts are welcome.

Thanks!

http://goo.gl/Eoslw

ps. i know the video isn't best quality, i'll try again once im up the tree. sorry, and thanks!

 

[Worthaug]

The structure looks more like Spruce... the easiest way to tell the difference I whether the cones are upright and on top of the branch tips (true Fir) or hanging from them (Spruces, Pines, etc.

Did you end up cabling this one? Which method?

 

[Winch]

Totally cabled it with wedge grips and ehs cable. And a neighboring hemlock, both of which needed serious tension before applying grips. That's what made the decision for me, since you're not supposed to pre-tension Cobra.

 

[Waldo]

some of the firs from out here in the pnw can take on a blue characteristics. it can even vary by elevation how blue some of our firs our.