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Christmas Tree Varieties

Which tree makes the perfect Christmas tree? There are many varieties to choose from—we grow 4 different species of trees especially for Christmas. Here is a list of things to consider when choosing your tree: size, shape, needles, branches, fullness, and fragrance.

 

While a Charlie Brown Christmas tree is cute, it’s not what people usually select to make memories during the holiday season. Let's take a look at some of our customer's favorite varieties!

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Fraser Fir – Recognizable by their needles, which are dark green on top and silver underneath. The branches, which curve slightly upward, are stiff so they hold ornaments well. And they last a long time — it’s not uncommon for these trees to last as long as 6 weeks, and they retain their needles well. Fraser Firs are especially fragrant.
Fun Fact: It takes 7—10 years to grow a 6—7 foot Fraser Fir! 

Douglas Fir - A douglas fir will make a statement in your home. This fir tree displays a full pyramid shape with blue or dark green leaves that have one of the richest scents of all the Christmas trees. Leaves of this evergreen are flat, soft and tend to grow in bunches.

Fun fact: the douglas fir makes up nearly half of all Christmas trees grown in the United States.

Concolor Fir - The concolor fir is often referred to as the white fir. It’s known for its flattened, needle-like leaves that are pointed at the tip. When it’s young, the concolor fir features more blue-green colored leaves, but as it gets older the leaves turn into a duller green hue.

Fun Fact: the oldest firs are estimated to be nearly 350 years old.

White Spruce - The white spruce is also commonly referred to as the Canadian spruce, the skunk spruce, the western white spruce and a handful of other names. With needle-like leaves that are short and sturdy in a blue-green color, this spruce is a viable option for all of your lights and ornaments.. The spruce is said to have “the perfect Christmas tree shape.”

Fun fact: Red squirrels often feed on white spruce seeds. Piles of the left over scales and cones are often seen on the forest floor as a favored feeding site.

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